Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 48% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 28% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
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| Dubai | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (Dinar 4.548) | Dinar 3.405 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 35 (Dinar 2.905) | Dinar 2.408 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (Dinar 1.511) | Dinar 1.128 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Dinar 0.514) | Dinar 0.485 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Dinar 1.064) | Dinar 0.678 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (Dinar 0.510) | Dinar 0.528 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (Dinar 2.138) | Dinar 1.511 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Dinar 0.723) | Dinar 0.868 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.60 (Dinar 0.387) | Dinar 0.615 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (Dinar 1.002) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (Dinar 4.925) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Dinar 0.677) | Dinar 0.419 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.97 (Dinar 0.418) | Dinar 0.148 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 78% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
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| Dubai | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 11,434 (Dinar 961) | Dinar 576 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,965 (Dinar 586) | Dinar 363 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 845 (Dinar 71) | Dinar 23 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,512 (Dinar 632) | Dinar 383 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,907 (Dinar 413) | Dinar 203 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 541 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 39 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 233 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 6 | + 210% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 770 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 71 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 296 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 27 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (Dinar 3.593) | Dinar 3.609 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (Dinar 2.882) | Dinar 2.485 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 32% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
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| Dubai | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 120 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 17 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 137 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 18 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 373 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 32 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 364 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 45 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 100% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
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| Dubai | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,808 (Dinar 7,466) | Dinar 6,105 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.90 (Dinar 0.244) | Dinar 0.124 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 351 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 12 | + 153% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 49 (Dinar 4.096) | Dinar 6 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 9% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
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| Dubai | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (Dinar 2.086) | Dinar 1.664 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 38 (Dinar 3.160) | Dinar 4.408 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 24 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (Dinar 1.771) | Dinar 2.153 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Dinar 1.602) | Dinar 1.872 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (Dinar 1.757) | Dinar 1.706 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (Dinar 0.807) | Dinar 1.023 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Dinar 1.057) | Dinar 1.225 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 40 (Dinar 3.401) | Dinar 3.044 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dubai | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 147 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 10 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 88 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 7 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 283 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 25 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 288 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 25 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 75 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 26 (Dinar 2.207) | Dinar 1.924 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (Dinar 3.391) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (Dinar 168) | Dinar 182 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.56 (Dinar 0.047) | Dinar 0.046 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 33 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (Dinar 1.550) | Dinar 1.000 | + 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,106 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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