Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 36% cheaper than in Liverpool (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 26% cheaper than in Liverpool (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Liverpool | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.376 (£8) | £9 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.385 (£5.77) | £8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.076 (£2.60) | £3.62 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.491 (£1.19) | £1.24 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.755 (£1.83) | £3.97 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.597 (£1.44) | £1.99 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.511 (£3.66) | £5.67 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.868 (£2.10) | £1.97 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.612 (£1.48) | £0.64 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £2.14 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £9 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.419 (£1.01) | £1.85 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.148 (£0.36) | £1.19 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 48% cheaper than in Liverpool (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Liverpool | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 576 (£1,394) | £2,654 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 363 (£878) | £2,048 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 23 (£55) | £248 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 357 (£864) | £1,630 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 211 (£511) | £680 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (£95) | £299 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 6 (£15) | £17 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 71 (£171) | £342 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (£65) | £70 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.609 (£9) | £5.04 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.485 (£6) | £12 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 22% cheaper than in Liverpool (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Liverpool | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (£40) | £50 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (£45) | £58 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (£78) | £164 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 45 (£109) | £47 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 49% cheaper than in Liverpool (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Liverpool | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,105 (£14,773) | £18,540 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.124 (£0.30) | £1.51 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 12 (£28) | £60 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 6 (£15) | £11 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 22% more expensive than in Liverpool (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Liverpool | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.664 (£4.03) | £10 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.408 (£11) | £3.53 | + 202% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (£59) | £61 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.153 (£5.21) | £3.94 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.872 (£4.53) | £1.51 | + 200% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.706 (£4.13) | £3.54 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.023 (£2.48) | £2.93 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.225 (£2.96) | £1.26 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.056 (£7) | £11 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 13% cheaper than in Liverpool (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Liverpool | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 10 (£24) | £29 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (£16) | £21 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 25 (£62) | £80 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 25 (£62) | £47 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.924 (£4.66) | £3.98 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £5.70 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 182 (£441) | £413 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.046 (£0.11) | £0.25 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 33 (£80) | £26 | + 202% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (£2.42) | £19 | - 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 556 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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