- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.814 (R$ 64) | R$ 29 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.201 (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.471 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.519 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.23 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.415 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.59 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.512 (R$ 20) | R$ 14 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.800 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.61 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.31 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.59 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.305 (R$ 4.07) | R$ 6 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.206 (R$ 2.75) | R$ 3.25 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 131% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 556 (R$ 7,418) | R$ 3,126 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 397 (R$ 5,306) | R$ 1,946 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 112 (R$ 1,489) | R$ 567 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 313 (R$ 4,178) | R$ 2,086 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 238 (R$ 3,177) | R$ 1,306 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 127 (R$ 1,700) | R$ 405 | + 320% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (R$ 136) | R$ 84 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 94 (R$ 1,259) | R$ 1,741 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (R$ 411) | R$ 430 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.635 (R$ 35) | R$ 21 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.639 (R$ 35) | R$ 17 | + 111% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (R$ 243) | R$ 203 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (R$ 258) | R$ 184 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 40 (R$ 530) | R$ 327 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 37 (R$ 497) | R$ 256 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 4,739 (R$ 63,269) | R$ 85,456 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.608 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.21 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 18 (R$ 247) | R$ 201 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.456 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.008 (R$ 67) | R$ 45 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (R$ 322) | R$ 232 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 1.562 (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.184 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.776 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.869 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.944 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.00 | + 215% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.307 (R$ 44) | R$ 38 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 17 (R$ 222) | R$ 97 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (R$ 92) | R$ 50 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 30 (R$ 405) | R$ 177 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 25 (R$ 331) | R$ 174 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.679 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 152% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 173 (R$ 2,310) | R$ 2,756 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.070 (R$ 0.94) | R$ 1.14 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 51 (R$ 678) | R$ 124 | + 445% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.881 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
13.351
BRL
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,863 prices entered by 2,851 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 69% more expensive than in Brazil
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