- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 108% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.310 (Taka 1,178) | Taka 328 | + 260% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.142 (Taka 585) | Taka 415 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.250 (Taka 341) | Taka 169 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.580 (Taka 158) | Taka 74 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.415 (Taka 386) | Taka 97 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 (Taka 189) | Taka 63 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.512 (Taka 413) | Taka 359 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.800 (Taka 219) | Taka 146 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (Taka 147) | Taka 24 | + 527% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 2,421 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.319 (Taka 87) | Taka 101 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.206 (Taka 56) | Taka 44 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 165% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 532 (Taka 145,369) | Taka 42,189 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 410 (Taka 111,900) | Taka 32,498 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 100 (Taka 27,274) | Taka 3,873 | + 604% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 313 (Taka 85,506) | Taka 42,062 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 238 (Taka 65,013) | Taka 24,788 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 124 (Taka 33,825) | Taka 3,366 | + 905% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (Taka 2,474) | Taka 2,008 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 91 (Taka 24,740) | Taka 43,783 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (Taka 7,288) | Taka 14,583 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.224 (Taka 608) | Taka 292 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.710 (Taka 1,014) | Taka 606 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (Taka 4,438) | Taka 2,177 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (Taka 5,291) | Taka 2,485 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 37 (Taka 10,235) | Taka 4,501 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Taka 9,004) | Taka 3,784 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,113 (Taka 1,397,050) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.581 (Taka 159) | Taka 92 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 18 (Taka 4,863) | Taka 2,504 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.677 (Taka 458) | Taka 297 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.476 (Taka 1,223) | Taka 476 | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (Taka 5,837) | Taka 1,238 | + 372% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (Taka 546) | Taka 370 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.184 (Taka 324) | Taka 304 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.776 (Taka 485) | Taka 344 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.184 (Taka 323) | Taka 90 | + 258% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.944 (Taka 258) | Taka 110 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.585 (Taka 706) | Taka 326 | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (Taka 3,181) | Taka 1,455 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,836) | Taka 756 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 30 (Taka 8,282) | Taka 2,663 | + 211% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 18 (Taka 4,891) | Taka 4,971 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,315 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.500 (Taka 410) | Taka 516 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 564 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 141 (Taka 38,457) | Taka 35,756 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.070 (Taka 19) | Taka 21 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 42 (Taka 11,481) | Taka 2,557 | + 349% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.859 (Taka 235) | Taka 228 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
273.232
BDT
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,185 prices entered by 557 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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