Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 54% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Kuwait | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.024 ($b112) | $b64 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.980 ($b44) | $b47 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.805 ($b40) | $b14 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.743 ($b17) | $b6 | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.016 ($b23) | $b12 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.592 ($b13) | $b7 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 ($b50) | $b20 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.109 ($b25) | $b11 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.457 ($b10) | $b9 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $b11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $b53 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.392 ($b9) | $b11 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.158 ($b3.52) | $b3.98 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 324% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 324% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Kuwait | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 681 ($b15,212) | $b3,545 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 ($b9,421) | $b2,494 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 306 ($b6,836) | $b293 | + 2237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 399 ($b8,921) | $b2,484 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 344 ($b7,683) | $b1,741 | + 341% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 284 ($b6,353) | $b208 | + 2956% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 ($b214) | $b177 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 82 ($b1,824) | $b2,589 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 24 ($b540) | $b1,020 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.580 ($b80) | $b53 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.897 ($b65) | $b40 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 48% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Kuwait | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 ($b438) | $b371 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 ($b503) | $b303 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 ($b656) | $b578 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 ($b631) | $b448 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 97% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Kuwait | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,421 ($b277,451) | $b88,704 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.144 ($b3.22) | $b3.80 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 ($b334) | $b177 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 105% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Kuwait | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.873 ($b42) | $b45 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 ($b90) | $b59 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 ($b645) | $b186 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.011 ($b45) | $b44 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 ($b61) | $b23 | + 163% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.532 ($b57) | $b27 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.607 ($b14) | $b9 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 ($b12) | $b12 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.865 ($b109) | $b50 | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 83% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Kuwait | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 18 ($b392) | $b62 | + 533% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 ($b156) | $b80 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 ($b444) | $b181 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 ($b696) | $b177 | + 292% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $b37 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.886 ($b42) | $b26 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $b20 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 ($b3,009) | $b2,827 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 ($b0.91) | $b1.39 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 ($b593) | $b333 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.026 ($b23) | $b16 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,611 prices entered by 198 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
22.337
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 133% more expensive than in Bolivia
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