- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 111% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.862 (Taka 1,341) | Taka 378 | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.118 (Taka 584) | Taka 438 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.391 (Taka 384) | Taka 220 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.589 (Taka 162) | Taka 74 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.768 (Taka 487) | Taka 102 | + 378% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 (Taka 190) | Taka 56 | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.625 (Taka 448) | Taka 330 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.841 (Taka 232) | Taka 148 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (Taka 149) | Taka 24 | + 512% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 318 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 2,478 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.319 (Taka 88) | Taka 101 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.206 (Taka 57) | Taka 48 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 146% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 540 (Taka 148,906) | Taka 43,806 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 410 (Taka 113,090) | Taka 35,106 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 105 (Taka 28,858) | Taka 3,522 | + 719% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 319 (Taka 87,917) | Taka 46,238 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 218 (Taka 60,181) | Taka 24,863 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 49 (Taka 13,558) | Taka 2,602 | + 421% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 8 (Taka 2,225) | Taka 1,713 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 93 (Taka 25,691) | Taka 41,130 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (Taka 7,329) | Taka 14,071 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.528 (Taka 697) | Taka 307 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.514 (Taka 693) | Taka 549 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (Taka 5,173) | Taka 2,210 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 (Taka 5,716) | Taka 2,415 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (Taka 9,721) | Taka 5,111 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (Taka 8,544) | Taka 3,953 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,690 (Taka 1,568,850) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.596 (Taka 164) | Taka 88 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 17 (Taka 4,707) | Taka 2,280 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.658 (Taka 457) | Taka 300 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (Taka 1,665) | Taka 540 | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 19 (Taka 5,320) | Taka 1,187 | + 348% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (Taka 551) | Taka 339 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.184 (Taka 327) | Taka 302 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.776 (Taka 490) | Taka 359 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.056 (Taka 291) | Taka 91 | + 219% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.944 (Taka 260) | Taka 107 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.929 (Taka 1,359) | Taka 300 | + 353% | |
| Entertainment | + 226% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 226% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (Taka 3,804) | Taka 951 | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,955) | Taka 760 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 31 (Taka 8,454) | Taka 1,973 | + 328% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (Taka 5,690) | Taka 2,831 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,364 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.675 (Taka 462) | Taka 305 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 501 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 138 (Taka 38,030) | Taka 35,756 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.418 (Taka 115) | Taka 22 | + 416% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 47 (Taka 12,989) | Taka 2,337 | + 456% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.859 (Taka 237) | Taka 230 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
275.742
BDT
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,883 prices entered by 541 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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