Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.949 (Taka 1,364) | Taka 263 | + 419% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.050 (Taka 565) | Taka 344 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.209 (Taka 333) | Taka 162 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.500 (Taka 138) | Taka 74 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.805 (Taka 222) | Taka 112 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.516 (Taka 142) | Taka 50 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.293 (Taka 356) | Taka 581 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.644 (Taka 178) | Taka 172 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.351 (Taka 97) | Taka 26 | + 269% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 391 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,758 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.348 (Taka 96) | Taka 103 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.257 (Taka 71) | Taka 41 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 544 (Taka 150,014) | Taka 59,451 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 352 (Taka 97,093) | Taka 33,978 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 38 (Taka 10,552) | Taka 4,046 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 336 (Taka 92,476) | Taka 35,113 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 242 (Taka 66,729) | Taka 15,590 | + 328% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 46 (Taka 12,652) | Taka 3,803 | + 233% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 8 (Taka 2,286) | Taka 1,167 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 98 (Taka 27,052) | Taka 35,909 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Taka 9,482) | Taka 13,069 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.223 (Taka 888) | Taka 431 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.551 (Taka 703) | Taka 852 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (Taka 4,210) | Taka 1,746 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 14 (Taka 3,914) | Taka 1,826 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 30 (Taka 8,220) | Taka 5,220 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 29 (Taka 7,913) | Taka 4,121 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,211 (Taka 1,436,157) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.229 (Taka 63) | Taka 96 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (Taka 3,124) | Taka 2,898 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 200% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 200% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.261 (Taka 899) | Taka 133 | + 576% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Taka 2,186) | Taka 498 | + 339% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 17 (Taka 4,772) | Taka 1,000 | + 377% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.801 (Taka 496) | Taka 400 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.702 (Taka 469) | Taka 164 | + 187% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 0.957 (Taka 264) | Taka 356 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.986 (Taka 272) | Taka 84 | + 224% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.924 (Taka 255) | Taka 141 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.067 (Taka 1,121) | Taka 167 | + 572% | |
| Entertainment | + 162% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 162% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 5.015 (Taka 1,382) | Taka 1,289 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (Taka 1,725) | Taka 888 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 59 (Taka 16,202) | Taka 2,301 | + 604% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 28 (Taka 7,651) | Taka 1,790 | + 327% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 817 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.301 (Taka 358) | Taka 304 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 536 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 151 (Taka 41,667) | Taka 35,756 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.054 (Taka 15) | Taka 1.67 | + 799% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 41 (Taka 11,346) | Taka 1,882 | + 503% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (Taka 274) | Taka 272 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,722 prices entered by 292 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
275.617
BDT
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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