Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kuwait | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (Taka 989) | Taka 324 | + 205% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (Taka 785) | Taka 492 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (Taka 284) | Taka 196 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (Taka 176) | Taka 92 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (Taka 371) | Taka 135 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (Taka 166) | Taka 78 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (Taka 377) | Taka 608 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (Taka 253) | Taka 223 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (Taka 177) | Taka 33 | + 441% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 384 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,406 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (Taka 219) | Taka 111 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (Taka 81) | Taka 70 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 256% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 256% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kuwait | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (Taka 217,280) | Taka 43,758 | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (Taka 145,136) | Taka 25,202 | + 476% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (Taka 11,607) | Taka 3,035 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (Taka 118,702) | Taka 22,952 | + 417% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (Taka 108,730) | Taka 18,549 | + 486% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (Taka 24,218) | Taka 7,137 | + 239% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (Taka 3,205) | Taka 1,213 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (Taka 34,857) | Taka 31,061 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (Taka 11,468) | Taka 17,904 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (Taka 1,138) | Taka 417 | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (Taka 697) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 102% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kuwait | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (Taka 5,781) | Taka 2,410 | + 140% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (Taka 5,829) | Taka 3,066 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (Taka 11,100) | Taka 6,410 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (Taka 12,489) | Taka 4,273 | + 192% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kuwait | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (Taka 2,076,893) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (Taka 38) | Taka 107 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (Taka 4,955) | Taka 2,440 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 169% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kuwait | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (Taka 478) | Taka 285 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Taka 2,719) | Taka 513 | + 430% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (Taka 7,182) | Taka 1,500 | + 379% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (Taka 1,220) | Taka 425 | + 187% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (Taka 448) | Taka 333 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (Taka 349) | Taka 376 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (Taka 173) | Taka 85 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (Taka 871) | Taka 89 | + 881% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (Taka 1,411) | Taka 445 | + 217% | |
| Entertainment | + 159% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 159% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kuwait | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (Taka 5,679) | Taka 1,308 | + 334% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (Taka 2,709) | Taka 852 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (Taka 7,869) | Taka 1,768 | + 345% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (Taka 7,521) | Taka 2,051 | + 267% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 999 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (Taka 596) | Taka 248 | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 565 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (Taka 43,322) | Taka 35,756 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (Taka 14) | Taka 2.94 | + 383% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (Taka 7,836) | Taka 2,601 | + 201% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (Taka 346) | Taka 287 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,001 prices entered by 352 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
348.566
BDT
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Argentina is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 277% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Albania is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Armenia is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Andorra is 146% more expensive than in Bangladesh