Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.858 (Taka 1,086) | Taka 230 | + 372% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.380 (Taka 670) | Taka 376 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.031 (Taka 290) | Taka 184 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.453 (Taka 127) | Taka 79 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.567 (Taka 160) | Taka 105 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.391 (Taka 110) | Taka 54 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.017 (Taka 568) | Taka 526 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.853 (Taka 240) | Taka 159 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.481 (Taka 135) | Taka 28 | + 381% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 442 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,461 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.441 (Taka 124) | Taka 102 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.307 (Taka 86) | Taka 45 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 443 (Taka 124,556) | Taka 64,159 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 327 (Taka 91,912) | Taka 34,477 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 20 (Taka 5,526) | Taka 4,050 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 280 (Taka 78,648) | Taka 39,073 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 174 (Taka 48,919) | Taka 22,885 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (Taka 19,530) | Taka 4,140 | + 372% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 5.673 (Taka 1,596) | Taka 1,099 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 64 (Taka 17,891) | Taka 37,254 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (Taka 7,688) | Taka 15,000 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.927 (Taka 823) | Taka 411 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 11 (Taka 3,121) | Taka 621 | + 403% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 12 (Taka 3,259) | Taka 1,987 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (Taka 5,476) | Taka 2,314 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Taka 9,436) | Taka 4,295 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (Taka 8,848) | Taka 4,454 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,218 (Taka 1,468,186) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.412 (Taka 116) | Taka 94 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (Taka 4,292) | Taka 1,477 | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | + 235% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 235% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.452 (Taka 971) | Taka 129 | + 654% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Taka 2,344) | Taka 491 | + 377% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 25 (Taka 6,942) | Taka 1,039 | + 568% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.000 (Taka 281) | Taka 405 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.250 (Taka 352) | Taka 230 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.484 (Taka 418) | Taka 411 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.000 (Taka 563) | Taka 82 | + 587% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.226 (Taka 345) | Taka 100 | + 247% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.562 (Taka 721) | Taka 240 | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 9 (Taka 2,451) | Taka 1,281 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 5.823 (Taka 1,638) | Taka 958 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 200 (Taka 56,276) | Taka 2,373 | + 2271% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 12 (Taka 3,486) | Taka 2,103 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,179 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.028 (Taka 571) | Taka 284 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 638 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 65 (Taka 18,290) | Taka 35,756 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 (Taka 16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 19 (Taka 5,220) | Taka 1,420 | + 268% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.270 (Taka 357) | Taka 258 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,146 prices entered by 301 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
281.380
BDT
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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