Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kuwait | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.076 (Taka 1,433) | Taka 532 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.278 (Taka 643) | Taka 488 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.194 (Taka 337) | Taka 263 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.452 (Taka 128) | Taka 98 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.891 (Taka 252) | Taka 134 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 1.567 (Taka 442) | Taka 96 | + 360% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.125 (Taka 600) | Taka 329 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.916 (Taka 258) | Taka 203 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.591 (Taka 167) | Taka 27 | + 508% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 530 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,346 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.403 (Taka 114) | Taka 112 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.276 (Taka 78) | Taka 58 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 159% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kuwait | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 506 (Taka 142,836) | Taka 43,087 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 362 (Taka 102,300) | Taka 21,416 | + 378% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 35 (Taka 9,748) | Taka 4,489 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 334 (Taka 94,139) | Taka 37,342 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 182 (Taka 51,260) | Taka 20,129 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 60 (Taka 16,822) | Taka 3,105 | + 442% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,930) | Taka 947 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 67 (Taka 18,835) | Taka 36,542 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Taka 9,575) | Taka 16,205 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.397 (Taka 677) | Taka 369 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 9 (Taka 2,526) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kuwait | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (Taka 4,519) | Taka 2,612 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (Taka 5,295) | Taka 3,117 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (Taka 8,871) | Taka 9,947 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (Taka 7,765) | Taka 6,827 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kuwait | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 3,921 (Taka 1,106,640) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.092 (Taka 26) | Taka 91 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 13 (Taka 3,701) | Taka 1,696 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kuwait | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.588 (Taka 730) | Taka 296 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Taka 2,351) | Taka 1,395 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (Taka 5,962) | Taka 1,191 | + 401% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.000 (Taka 282) | Taka 498 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.250 (Taka 353) | Taka 208 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.858 (Taka 524) | Taka 690 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.454 (Taka 410) | Taka 173 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.146 (Taka 324) | Taka 229 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (Taka 2,018) | Taka 304 | + 565% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kuwait | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (Taka 3,905) | Taka 1,410 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,887) | Taka 885 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 96 (Taka 26,963) | Taka 1,939 | + 1290% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 17 (Taka 4,930) | Taka 3,617 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,328 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.757 (Taka 496) | Taka 393 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 594 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 111 (Taka 31,390) | Taka 35,756 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.051 (Taka 14) | Taka 2.19 | + 558% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 11 (Taka 3,097) | Taka 1,057 | + 193% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.095 (Taka 309) | Taka 268 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 746 prices entered by 297 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
282.256
BDT
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 217% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Andorra is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Angola is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh