Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 161% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 94% | |||
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| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 94% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.036 (1,356 Ngultrum) | 379 Ngultrum | + 258% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.986 (535 Ngultrum) | 529 Ngultrum | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.780 (479 Ngultrum) | 217 Ngultrum | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.742 (200 Ngultrum) | 69 Ngultrum | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.012 (273 Ngultrum) | 162 Ngultrum | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.599 (161 Ngultrum) | 59 Ngultrum | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.239 (603 Ngultrum) | 321 Ngultrum | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.104 (297 Ngultrum) | 136 Ngultrum | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.463 (125 Ngultrum) | 36 Ngultrum | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 77 Ngultrum | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 747 Ngultrum | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.400 (108 Ngultrum) | 87 Ngultrum | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.164 (44 Ngultrum) | 37 Ngultrum | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 434% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 434% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 686 (184,749 Ngultrum) | 30,928 Ngultrum | + 497% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (113,744 Ngultrum) | 21,393 Ngultrum | + 432% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 279 (75,065 Ngultrum) | 3,635 Ngultrum | + 1965% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 404 (108,815 Ngultrum) | 32,195 Ngultrum | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 343 (92,303 Ngultrum) | 19,694 Ngultrum | + 369% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 237 (63,849 Ngultrum) | 4,144 Ngultrum | + 1441% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (2,577 Ngultrum) | 1,148 Ngultrum | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 81 (21,839 Ngultrum) | 40,280 Ngultrum | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 25 (6,772 Ngultrum) | 8,558 Ngultrum | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.527 (950 Ngultrum) | 343 Ngultrum | + 177% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.146 (1,117 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 244% | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 138% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (5,235 Ngultrum) | 2,779 Ngultrum | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (6,013 Ngultrum) | 2,096 Ngultrum | + 187% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 30 (7,994 Ngultrum) | 5,081 Ngultrum | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (7,605 Ngultrum) | 3,194 Ngultrum | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 71% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,207 (3,287,707 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.142 (38 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (3,981 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.094 (1,103 Ngultrum) | 370 Ngultrum | + 198% | |
| Personal Care | + 202% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 202% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.925 (518 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 339% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.136 (1,114 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 279% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (7,694 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.988 (535 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.684 (723 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 265% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.478 (667 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.632 (170 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.559 (151 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.865 (1,310 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 274% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 115% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 17 (4,681 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (1,884 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 299% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 21 (5,633 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 232% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (8,366 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 268% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 726 Ngultrum | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.873 (504 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 104 Ngultrum | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 139 (37,536 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (11 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 314% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (7,192 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 205% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (267 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | + 161% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 411 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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