Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.076 (R$ 82) | R$ 30 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.278 (R$ 37) | R$ 31 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.194 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.452 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.39 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.891 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 1.567 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 257% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.125 (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.916 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.591 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.83 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 5.69 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 42 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.403 (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.276 (R$ 4.45) | R$ 3.82 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 133% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 506 (R$ 8,146) | R$ 2,814 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 362 (R$ 5,834) | R$ 2,001 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 35 (R$ 556) | R$ 569 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 334 (R$ 5,369) | R$ 2,236 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 182 (R$ 2,923) | R$ 1,472 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 60 (R$ 959) | R$ 404 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 7 (R$ 110) | R$ 84 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 67 (R$ 1,074) | R$ 2,006 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (R$ 546) | R$ 586 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.397 (R$ 39) | R$ 26 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 9 (R$ 144) | R$ 19 | + 664% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (R$ 258) | R$ 244 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (R$ 302) | R$ 219 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (R$ 506) | R$ 349 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (R$ 443) | R$ 266 | + 66% | |
| 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 3,921 (R$ 63,114) | R$ 98,696 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.092 (R$ 1.48) | R$ 7 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 13 (R$ 211) | R$ 222 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 110% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.588 (R$ 42) | R$ 17 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (R$ 134) | R$ 52 | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (R$ 340) | R$ 244 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.000 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.250 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.858 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.454 (R$ 23) | R$ 6 | + 268% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.146 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.57 | + 304% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (R$ 115) | R$ 48 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (R$ 223) | R$ 92 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (R$ 108) | R$ 53 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 96 (R$ 1,538) | R$ 189 | + 715% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 17 (R$ 281) | R$ 189 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 26 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.757 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 111 (R$ 1,790) | R$ 3,925 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.051 (R$ 0.82) | R$ 1.29 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 11 (R$ 177) | R$ 122 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.090 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,458 prices entered by 2,097 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
16.098
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 45% more expensive than in Brazil
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