Cost of living in Kuwait City, Kuwait vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 31% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.040 (€11) | €15 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.384 (€6) | €8 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.256 (€3.41) | €4.80 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (€1.37) | €1.04 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.979 (€2.66) | €3.22 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.523 (€1.42) | €2.46 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.491 (€4.05) | €7 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.677 (€1.84) | €2.51 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.432 (€1.17) | €1.88 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.27 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.371 (€1.01) | €2.41 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.241 (€0.65) | €1.65 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 22% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 500 (€1,358) | €1,740 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 309 (€840) | €1,413 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 39 (€107) | €167 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 343 (€932) | €1,102 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 223 (€607) | €770 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 50 (€137) | €96 | + 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (€24) | €30 | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 85 (€232) | €545 | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (€93) | €153 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.862 (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.565 (€10) | €14 | - 29% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 36% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (€42) | €95 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 14 (€38) | €46 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (€78) | €125 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (€84) | €164 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 58% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,192 (€14,102) | €26,204 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.180 (€0.49) | €1.64 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 12 (€32) | €89 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 7 (€19) | €22 | - 14% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 17% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.859 (€5.05) | €5.90 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (€21) | €12 | + 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 18 (€49) | €36 | + 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.811 (€4.92) | €4.09 | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.079 (€2.93) | €3.21 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.201 (€3.26) | €3.69 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.053 (€2.86) | €1.66 | + 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.949 (€2.58) | €2.38 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.449 (€9) | €23 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 19% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 8 (€21) | €45 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (€18) | €24 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 56 (€153) | €94 | + 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 18 (€50) | €73 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.584 (€4.30) | €2.98 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.40 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 153 (€415) | €499 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.062 (€0.17) | €0.19 | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 19 (€51) | €44 | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.237 (€3.36) | €7 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 33% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,200 in The Hague you would need to make just about €3,469 (Dinar 1,277) in Kuwait City.
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