Cost of living in Kuwait City, Kuwait vs Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 50% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.545 (RM49) | RM22 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.296 (RM31) | RM16 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.206 (RM17) | RM9 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.501 (RM7) | RM7 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.856 (RM12) | RM8 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.495 (RM7) | RM5.16 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.652 (RM23) | RM24 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.725 (RM10) | RM9 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.428 (RM5.86) | RM3.97 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | RM12 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | RM82 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.345 (RM4.72) | RM4.49 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.263 (RM3.60) | RM3.22 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 83% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 524 (RM7,172) | RM3,852 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 317 (RM4,345) | RM1,929 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 32 (RM434) | RM318 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 312 (RM4,276) | RM2,319 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 196 (RM2,686) | RM1,397 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 63 (RM869) | RM200 | + 336% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (RM117) | RM100 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 71 (RM974) | RM1,513 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (RM430) | RM405 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.072 (RM42) | RM22 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.825 (RM66) | RM33 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 11% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 14 (RM191) | RM222 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 13 (RM179) | RM159 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (RM422) | RM283 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 30 (RM412) | RM335 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 10% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,192 (RM71,090) | RM142,353 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.148 (RM2.03) | RM2.06 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (RM155) | RM86 | + 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 7 (RM98) | RM33 | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 115% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.800 (RM25) | RM18 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 9 (RM122) | RM24 | + 412% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 16 (RM220) | RM64 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.739 (RM24) | RM19 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.079 (RM15) | RM10 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.466 (RM20) | RM16 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.053 (RM14) | RM6 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.865 (RM12) | RM8 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.331 (RM46) | RM36 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 50% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 9 (RM120) | RM85 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (RM86) | RM35 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 74 (RM1,007) | RM200 | + 403% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (RM301) | RM197 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | RM33 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.525 (RM21) | RM14 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | RM24 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 157 (RM2,145) | RM1,900 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 (RM0.78) | RM0.54 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 19 (RM262) | RM183 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.182 (RM16) | RM17 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 758 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least RM17,971 (Dinar 1,312) in Kuwait City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM12,000 in Kuala Lumpur.
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