- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.851 (R$ 60) | R$ 29 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.142 (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.337 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.569 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.17 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.720 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.826 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.68 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.653 (R$ 20) | R$ 14 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.878 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.67 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.622 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.48 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.54 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.310 (R$ 3.82) | R$ 6 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.195 (R$ 2.40) | R$ 3.23 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 103% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 494 (R$ 6,086) | R$ 3,162 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 385 (R$ 4,738) | R$ 1,977 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 102 (R$ 1,252) | R$ 531 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 328 (R$ 4,039) | R$ 2,051 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 257 (R$ 3,167) | R$ 1,283 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 103 (R$ 1,268) | R$ 402 | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (R$ 120) | R$ 84 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 82 (R$ 1,009) | R$ 1,741 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (R$ 435) | R$ 432 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.730 (R$ 34) | R$ 21 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.457 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 23 (R$ 285) | R$ 213 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (R$ 223) | R$ 184 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 37 (R$ 454) | R$ 333 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 32 (R$ 389) | R$ 256 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 1% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 4,608 (R$ 56,752) | R$ 85,051 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.563 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.05 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (R$ 197) | R$ 198 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.456 (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.361 (R$ 66) | R$ 44 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (R$ 255) | R$ 233 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 1.562 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.184 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.232 (R$ 15) | R$ 14 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.869 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.97 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.944 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.10 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.599 (R$ 32) | R$ 38 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 15 (R$ 187) | R$ 98 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (R$ 83) | R$ 50 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 30 (R$ 375) | R$ 201 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 24 (R$ 295) | R$ 175 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.821 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 156% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 173 (R$ 2,131) | R$ 2,857 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.070 (R$ 0.86) | R$ 1.18 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 49 (R$ 601) | R$ 131 | + 359% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.932 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
12.316
BRL
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 29,011 prices entered by 3,219 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 48% more expensive than in Brazil
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