Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.435 (R$ 64) | R$ 39 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.385 (R$ 44) | R$ 37 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.068 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.493 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.58 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.690 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.802 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.084 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.842 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.623 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.490 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.129 (R$ 2.40) | R$ 4.56 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 109% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 576 (R$ 10,685) | R$ 4,117 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 363 (R$ 6,728) | R$ 2,764 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 20 (R$ 378) | R$ 749 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 357 (R$ 6,622) | R$ 3,004 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 213 (R$ 3,946) | R$ 2,017 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 73 (R$ 1,346) | R$ 519 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 5.415 (R$ 100) | R$ 90 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 61 (R$ 1,129) | R$ 1,806 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (R$ 505) | R$ 643 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.379 (R$ 63) | R$ 31 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 9 (R$ 163) | R$ 22 | + 657% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (R$ 305) | R$ 287 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (R$ 325) | R$ 280 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (R$ 582) | R$ 419 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 41 (R$ 768) | R$ 328 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,609 (R$ 104,058) | R$ 117,873 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.124 (R$ 2.29) | R$ 6 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (R$ 198) | R$ 245 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.790 (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 3.180 (R$ 59) | R$ 51 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (R$ 443) | R$ 275 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.251 (R$ 42) | R$ 23 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.954 (R$ 36) | R$ 14 | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.591 (R$ 30) | R$ 21 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.011 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.201 (R$ 22) | R$ 6 | + 266% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.056 (R$ 57) | R$ 59 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 10 (R$ 187) | R$ 114 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (R$ 122) | R$ 60 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (R$ 454) | R$ 246 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 24 (R$ 444) | R$ 239 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 32 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.872 (R$ 35) | R$ 16 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 232 (R$ 4,302) | R$ 3,830 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.042 (R$ 0.78) | R$ 1.46 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 33 (R$ 610) | R$ 140 | + 337% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 14,590 prices entered by 1,502 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
Exchange rate:
18.551
BRL
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 32% more expensive than in Brazil
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