Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 23% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 5% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 11 ($35) | $21 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.055 ($7) | $13 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.263 ($7) | $4.39 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.460 ($1.50) | $1.32 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.808 ($2.64) | $5.72 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.609 ($1.99) | $3.51 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.239 ($7) | $5.89 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.857 ($2.79) | $3.72 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.540 ($1.76) | $1.81 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $4.78 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $17 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.441 ($1.44) | $3.29 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.258 ($0.84) | $2.54 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 46% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 551 ($1,796) | $3,100 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 398 ($1,299) | $2,505 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 101 ($329) | $313 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 266 ($866) | $3,008 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 197 ($642) | $1,756 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 109 ($355) | $181 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 ($32) | $55 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 107 ($348) | $377 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 ($116) | $160 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.761 ($12) | $13 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 6 ($20) | $34 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 20% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 13 ($43) | $67 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 12 ($40) | $47 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 ($85) | $100 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 35 ($115) | $136 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 16% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,483 ($21,146) | $27,397 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.101 ($0.33) | $1.30 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 ($48) | $52 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 7 ($23) | $16 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 15% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.342 ($14) | $9 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.136 ($13) | $13 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 ($78) | $173 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.539 ($5.02) | $7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.684 ($9) | $5.32 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.509 ($4.92) | $8 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.681 ($5.48) | $4.87 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.559 ($1.82) | $2.22 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.759 ($12) | $34 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 5% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 42 ($138) | $70 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 5.447 ($18) | $36 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 78 ($253) | $189 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 50 ($163) | $138 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $20 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.205 ($3.93) | $6 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $8 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 139 ($455) | $504 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 ($0.14) | $0.49 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 19 ($62) | $69 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 ($3.26) | $12 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 453 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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