Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 26% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 42% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.036 (CHF 15) | CHF 22 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.986 (CHF 5.83) | CHF 16 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.780 (CHF 5.23) | CHF 14 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.742 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 1.36 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.012 (CHF 2.97) | CHF 5.35 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.599 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 4.05 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.239 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.104 (CHF 3.24) | CHF 4.29 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.463 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 2.16 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 2.48 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 15 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.400 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 2.56 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.164 (CHF 0.48) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 24% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 686 (CHF 2,014) | CHF 1,743 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (CHF 1,240) | CHF 1,498 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 279 (CHF 818) | CHF 175 | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 404 (CHF 1,186) | CHF 1,330 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 343 (CHF 1,006) | CHF 1,033 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 237 (CHF 696) | CHF 106 | + 559% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (CHF 28) | CHF 38 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 81 (CHF 238) | CHF 421 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 25 (CHF 74) | CHF 109 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.527 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.146 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is about the same as in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (CHF 57) | CHF 103 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (CHF 66) | CHF 50 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 30 (CHF 87) | CHF 101 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (CHF 83) | CHF 117 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 57% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,207 (CHF 35,841) | CHF 27,795 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.142 (CHF 0.42) | CHF 1.61 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (CHF 43) | CHF 137 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 3.882 (CHF 11) | CHF 45 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 12% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.925 (CHF 5.65) | CHF 11 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.136 (CHF 12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (CHF 84) | CHF 64 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.988 (CHF 5.84) | CHF 8 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.684 (CHF 8) | CHF 4.16 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.478 (CHF 7) | CHF 4.17 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.632 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 3.05 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.559 (CHF 1.64) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.865 (CHF 14) | CHF 30 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 14% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 17 (CHF 51) | CHF 69 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (CHF 21) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 21 (CHF 61) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (CHF 91) | CHF 97 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.873 (CHF 5.50) | CHF 4.24 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 5.90 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 139 (CHF 409) | CHF 400 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (CHF 0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (CHF 78) | CHF 100 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 9 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 361 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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