Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Algeria
Currency:
Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Kuwait is 69% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Kuwait | Algeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.024 (2,197 Dinar) | 597 Dinar | + 268% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.980 (865 Dinar) | 615 Dinar | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.562 (683 Dinar) | 458 Dinar | + 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.511 (223 Dinar) | 128 Dinar | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.718 (314 Dinar) | 275 Dinar | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.592 (259 Dinar) | 96 Dinar | + 170% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (977 Dinar) | 597 Dinar | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.871 (381 Dinar) | 434 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.453 (198 Dinar) | 72 Dinar | + 175% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 235 Dinar | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,415 Dinar | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.362 (158 Dinar) | 157 Dinar | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.172 (75 Dinar) | 54 Dinar | + 40% | |
Housing | + 308% | |||
Housing in Kuwait is 308% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Kuwait | Algeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 369 (161,420 Dinar) | 92,571 Dinar | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (184,394 Dinar) | 51,796 Dinar | + 256% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 306 (133,805 Dinar) | 4,059 Dinar | + 3197% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 399 (174,612 Dinar) | 62,403 Dinar | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 344 (150,375 Dinar) | 27,916 Dinar | + 439% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 284 (124,348 Dinar) | 3,431 Dinar | + 3524% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (4,197 Dinar) | 1,354 Dinar | + 210% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 82 (35,696 Dinar) | 37,259 Dinar | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 24 (10,566 Dinar) | 25,987 Dinar | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.128 (1,367 Dinar) | 774 Dinar | + 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.897 (1,267 Dinar) | 578 Dinar | + 119% | |
Clothes | + 47% | |||
Clothes in Kuwait is 47% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Kuwait | Algeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (8,574 Dinar) | 3,886 Dinar | + 121% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (9,850 Dinar) | 6,649 Dinar | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (12,847 Dinar) | 13,674 Dinar | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (12,357 Dinar) | 9,330 Dinar | + 32% | |
Transportation | + 118% | |||
Transportation in Kuwait is 118% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Kuwait | Algeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,421 (5,430,504 Dinar) | 4,337,130 Dinar | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.097 (42 Dinar) | 42 Dinar | - 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (6,558 Dinar) | 1,144 Dinar | + 473% | |
Personal Care | + 187% | |||
Personal Care in Kuwait is 187% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Kuwait | Algeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.873 (819 Dinar) | 738 Dinar | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (1,763 Dinar) | 466 Dinar | + 279% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (12,620 Dinar) | 1,911 Dinar | + 561% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.011 (879 Dinar) | 252 Dinar | + 249% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (1,199 Dinar) | 492 Dinar | + 144% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.532 (1,107 Dinar) | 256 Dinar | + 333% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.607 (265 Dinar) | 181 Dinar | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (227 Dinar) | 205 Dinar | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.846 (2,119 Dinar) | 496 Dinar | + 327% | |
Entertainment | + 103% | |||
Entertainment in Kuwait is 103% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Kuwait | Algeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 18 (7,673 Dinar) | 1,469 Dinar | + 422% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (3,094 Dinar) | 1,450 Dinar | + 113% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (8,684 Dinar) | 2,525 Dinar | + 244% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (13,615 Dinar) | 5,144 Dinar | + 165% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,000 Dinar | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.886 (825 Dinar) | 218 Dinar | + 278% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 364 Dinar | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (58,904 Dinar) | 88,208 Dinar | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (18 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 20 (8,617 Dinar) | 3,002 Dinar | + 187% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.318 (1,014 Dinar) | 344 Dinar | + 194% | |
TOTAL | + 146% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 543 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
437.200
DZD
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 146% more expensive than in Algeria
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