- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.310 (R$ 53) | R$ 29 | + 86% | |
| 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 1.250 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.580 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.26 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.415 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.66 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.512 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.800 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.61 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.25 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.57 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.319 (R$ 3.92) | R$ 6 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.206 (R$ 2.54) | R$ 3.20 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 106% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 532 (R$ 6,551) | R$ 3,155 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 410 (R$ 5,043) | R$ 1,955 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 100 (R$ 1,229) | R$ 578 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 313 (R$ 3,853) | R$ 2,127 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 238 (R$ 2,930) | R$ 1,330 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 124 (R$ 1,524) | R$ 410 | + 272% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (R$ 111) | R$ 83 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 91 (R$ 1,115) | R$ 1,724 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (R$ 328) | R$ 429 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.224 (R$ 27) | R$ 21 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.710 (R$ 46) | R$ 17 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (R$ 200) | R$ 203 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (R$ 238) | R$ 183 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 37 (R$ 461) | R$ 327 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (R$ 406) | R$ 259 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,113 (R$ 62,959) | R$ 86,207 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.581 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.29 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 18 (R$ 219) | R$ 202 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.677 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.476 (R$ 55) | R$ 47 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (R$ 263) | R$ 236 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.184 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.776 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.184 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.944 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.05 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.585 (R$ 32) | R$ 39 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (R$ 143) | R$ 96 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (R$ 83) | R$ 50 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 30 (R$ 373) | R$ 176 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 18 (R$ 220) | R$ 174 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.500 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 141 (R$ 1,733) | R$ 2,726 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.070 (R$ 0.86) | R$ 1.13 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 42 (R$ 517) | R$ 115 | + 349% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.859 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
12.313
BRL
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,986 prices entered by 2,782 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 47% more expensive than in Brazil
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