Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 19% more expensive than in Tehran (Iran)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 21% more expensive than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ [BM] 3,467,888 | ﷼ [BM] 2,574,920 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ [BM] 2,148,714 | ﷼ [BM] 3,159,770 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ [BM] 896,802 | ﷼ [BM] 901,671 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ [BM] 522,849 | ﷼ [BM] 336,523 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ [BM] 1,128,307 | ﷼ [BM] 702,759 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ [BM] 565,299 | ﷼ [BM] 233,753 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ [BM] 1,109,311 | ﷼ [BM] 619,217 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ [BM] 678,149 | ﷼ [BM] 427,097 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ [BM] 474,366 | ﷼ [BM] 218,993 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ [BM] 456,760 | ﷼ [BM] 294,338 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ [BM] 230,357 | ﷼ [BM] 171,702 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 49% more expensive than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ [BM] 574,517,772 | ﷼ [BM] 368,063,000 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ [BM] 386,384,795 | ﷼ [BM] 260,049,000 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ [BM] 261,163,196 | ﷼ [BM] 21,363,600 | + 1122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ [BM] 316,163,395 | ﷼ [BM] 525,196,000 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ [BM] 488,179,036 | ﷼ [BM] 282,932,000 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ [BM] 96,459,445 | ﷼ [BM] 17,640,400 | + 447% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ [BM] 8,823,611 | ﷼ [BM] 5,837,460 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ [BM] 69,094,979 | ﷼ [BM] 158,050,000 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 29,851,983 | ﷼ [BM] 162,629,000 | - 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 2,407,089 | ﷼ [BM] 2,831,440 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ [BM] 3,246,636 | ﷼ [BM] 1,057,590 | + 207% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 14% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Tehran | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ [BM] 14,094,781 | ﷼ [BM] 13,833,800 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ [BM] 16,125,830 | ﷼ [BM] 17,686,800 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 25,750,865 | ﷼ [BM] 52,551,900 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ [BM] 29,583,516 | ﷼ [BM] 29,329,400 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 24% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ [BM] 5,568,471,380 | ﷼ [BM] 25,548,600,000 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ [BM] 100,830 | ﷼ [BM] 38,942 | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ [BM] 13,279,486 | ﷼ [BM] 5,325,810 | + 149% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ [BM] 8,778,739 | ﷼ [BM] 1,591,210 | + 452% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 114% more expensive than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 2,282,275 | ﷼ [BM] 310,666 | + 635% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ [BM] 7,122,264 | ﷼ [BM] 987,642 | + 621% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ [BM] 21,340,581 | ﷼ [BM] 5,000,000 | + 327% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ [BM] 1,588,051 | ﷼ [BM] 942,444 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 1,379,234 | ﷼ [BM] 1,118,040 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 1,409,823 | ﷼ [BM] 1,006,380 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ [BM] 809,305 | ﷼ [BM] 1,130,560 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ [BM] 1,170,276 | ﷼ [BM] 590,295 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ [BM] 4,361,109 | ﷼ [BM] 1,234,360 | + 253% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 50% more expensive than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ [BM] 10,167,476 | ﷼ [BM] 3,402,580 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ [BM] 7,211,952 | ﷼ [BM] 1,210,560 | + 496% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ [BM] 19,525,164 | ﷼ [BM] 9,978,220 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ [BM] 19,327,641 | ﷼ [BM] 10,666,300 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ [BM] 1,577,372 | ﷼ [BM] 725,674 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ [BM] 130,098,993 | ﷼ [BM] 171,792,000 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ [BM] 38,695 | ﷼ [BM] 28,552 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ [BM] 24,925,862 | ﷼ [BM] 17,628,400 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ [BM] 926,048 | ﷼ [BM] 1,678,040 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,119 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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