- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.862 (R$ 59) | R$ 29 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.118 (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.391 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.589 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.28 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.768 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.82 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.625 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.841 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.67 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.25 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.58 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.319 (R$ 3.89) | R$ 6 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.206 (R$ 2.51) | R$ 3.21 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 540 (R$ 6,589) | R$ 3,128 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 410 (R$ 5,004) | R$ 1,943 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 105 (R$ 1,277) | R$ 633 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 319 (R$ 3,890) | R$ 2,139 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 218 (R$ 2,663) | R$ 1,338 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 53 (R$ 643) | R$ 396 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 8 (R$ 98) | R$ 81 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 93 (R$ 1,137) | R$ 1,724 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (R$ 324) | R$ 425 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.528 (R$ 31) | R$ 21 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.514 (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (R$ 229) | R$ 204 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 (R$ 253) | R$ 181 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (R$ 430) | R$ 335 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (R$ 378) | R$ 253 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,690 (R$ 69,419) | R$ 87,431 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.596 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.35 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 17 (R$ 208) | R$ 201 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.658 (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (R$ 74) | R$ 47 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 19 (R$ 235) | R$ 235 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.184 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.776 (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.056 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.84 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.944 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.03 | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.929 (R$ 60) | R$ 39 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 134% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (R$ 168) | R$ 96 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (R$ 87) | R$ 50 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 31 (R$ 374) | R$ 177 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (R$ 252) | R$ 179 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.675 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 138 (R$ 1,683) | R$ 2,695 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.418 (R$ 5.11) | R$ 1.22 | + 319% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 47 (R$ 575) | R$ 117 | + 391% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.859 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
12.201
BRL
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24,639 prices entered by 2,556 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 61% more expensive than in Brazil
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