Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 138% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 87% | |||
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| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 87% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Kuala Lumpur | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.036 (RM77) | RM17 | + 348% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.986 (RM30) | RM18 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.780 (RM27) | RM9 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.742 (RM11) | RM8 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.012 (RM15) | RM10 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.599 (RM9) | RM6 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.239 (RM34) | RM27 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.104 (RM17) | RM12 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.463 (RM7) | RM4.58 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | RM12 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | RM67 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.400 (RM6) | RM4.65 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.164 (RM2.50) | RM3.71 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 227% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 227% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Kuala Lumpur | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 686 (RM10,442) | RM4,311 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (RM6,429) | RM2,413 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 279 (RM4,243) | RM305 | + 1291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 404 (RM6,150) | RM2,245 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 343 (RM5,217) | RM1,383 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 237 (RM3,609) | RM243 | + 1384% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (RM146) | RM112 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 81 (RM1,234) | RM1,817 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 25 (RM383) | RM511 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.527 (RM54) | RM29 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.146 (RM63) | RM35 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 84% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Kuala Lumpur | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (RM296) | RM223 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (RM340) | RM139 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 30 (RM452) | RM327 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (RM430) | RM388 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 107% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Kuala Lumpur | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,207 (RM185,824) | RM152,209 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.142 (RM2.17) | RM2.07 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (RM225) | RM51 | + 339% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.094 (RM62) | RM41 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 189% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 189% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Kuala Lumpur | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.925 (RM29) | RM16 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.136 (RM63) | RM24 | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (RM435) | RM77 | + 467% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.988 (RM30) | RM21 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.684 (RM41) | RM10 | + 295% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.478 (RM38) | RM13 | + 186% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.632 (RM10) | RM7 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.559 (RM9) | RM8 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.865 (RM74) | RM41 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 101% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Kuala Lumpur | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 17 (RM265) | RM90 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (RM106) | RM41 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 21 (RM318) | RM201 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (RM473) | RM130 | + 263% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | RM37 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.873 (RM29) | RM17 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | RM20 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 139 (RM2,122) | RM1,985 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (RM0.63) | RM0.35 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (RM406) | RM203 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (RM15) | RM18 | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 138% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 589 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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