Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 4% cheaper than in Leicester (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 7% more expensive than in Leicester (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Leicester | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.956 (£13) | £11 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.541 (£7) | £5.92 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.978 (£2.59) | £3.16 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.459 (£1.21) | £0.89 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.938 (£2.48) | £2.48 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.716 (£1.90) | £1.58 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.340 (£6) | £3.69 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.869 (£2.30) | £2.08 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.596 (£1.58) | £0.76 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.69 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £7 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.467 (£1.23) | £1.98 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.264 (£0.70) | £1.08 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 9% more expensive than in Leicester (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Leicester | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 622 (£1,646) | £973 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 383 (£1,012) | £760 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 46 (£122) | £114 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 354 (£938) | £1,162 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 238 (£630) | £739 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 43 (£113) | £107 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 8 (£20) | £23 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 72 (£190) | £315 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (£84) | £81 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.769 (£7) | £8 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.521 (£9) | £9 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 12% cheaper than in Leicester (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Leicester | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 14 (£36) | £64 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 12 (£30) | £36 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 36 (£96) | £68 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 30 (£79) | £62 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 34% cheaper than in Leicester (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Leicester | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,596 (£14,807) | £18,216 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.096 (£0.25) | £1.52 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (£30) | £49 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 8 (£21) | £11 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 68% more expensive than in Leicester (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Leicester | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.940 (£5.13) | £3.09 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (£19) | £9 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (£58) | £45 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.839 (£4.87) | £3.39 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.348 (£3.57) | £1.63 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.323 (£3.50) | £3.59 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.093 (£2.89) | £1.33 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.918 (£2.43) | £1.89 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.183 (£14) | £9 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is about the same as in Leicester (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Leicester | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 9 (£23) | £24 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (£20) | £26 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 13 (£35) | £60 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (£61) | £45 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.468 (£3.89) | £4.02 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £3.26 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 141 (£373) | £365 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.049 (£0.13) | £0.09 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 12 (£33) | £32 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.035 (£2.74) | £11 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 239 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £2,700 in Leicester you would need to make just about £2,588 (Dinar 978) in Kuwait City.
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