Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Brazil
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Kuwait is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.024 (R$ 82) | R$ 36 | + 128% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.980 (R$ 32) | R$ 35 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.562 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 145% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.511 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.17 | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.718 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.592 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (R$ 37) | R$ 24 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.871 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.453 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 5.86 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 44 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.362 (R$ 5.92) | R$ 9 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.172 (R$ 2.82) | R$ 4.50 | - 37% | |
Housing | + 200% | |||
Housing in Kuwait is 200% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 369 (R$ 6,040) | R$ 3,813 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (R$ 6,900) | R$ 2,416 | + 186% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 306 (R$ 5,007) | R$ 673 | + 644% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 399 (R$ 6,534) | R$ 2,756 | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 344 (R$ 5,627) | R$ 1,661 | + 239% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 284 (R$ 4,653) | R$ 557 | + 735% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (R$ 157) | R$ 90 | + 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 82 (R$ 1,336) | R$ 1,914 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 24 (R$ 395) | R$ 655 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.128 (R$ 51) | R$ 31 | + 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.897 (R$ 47) | R$ 21 | + 125% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Kuwait is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (R$ 321) | R$ 253 | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (R$ 369) | R$ 262 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (R$ 481) | R$ 411 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (R$ 462) | R$ 321 | + 44% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Kuwait is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,421 (R$ 203,207) | R$ 110,768 | + 83% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.097 (R$ 1.58) | R$ 5.65 | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (R$ 245) | R$ 241 | + 2% | |
Personal Care | + 92% | |||
Personal Care in Kuwait is 92% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.873 (R$ 31) | R$ 20 | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (R$ 66) | R$ 48 | + 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (R$ 472) | R$ 275 | + 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.011 (R$ 33) | R$ 23 | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (R$ 45) | R$ 14 | + 231% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.532 (R$ 41) | R$ 19 | + 123% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.607 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.39 | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.846 (R$ 79) | R$ 59 | + 35% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Kuwait is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 18 (R$ 287) | R$ 109 | + 162% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (R$ 116) | R$ 62 | + 88% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (R$ 325) | R$ 251 | + 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (R$ 509) | R$ 224 | + 128% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 30 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.886 (R$ 31) | R$ 14 | + 114% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (R$ 2,204) | R$ 4,068 | - 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (R$ 0.66) | R$ 1.11 | - 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 20 (R$ 322) | R$ 135 | + 138% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.318 (R$ 38) | R$ 11 | + 236% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,745 prices entered by 1,889 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 65% more expensive than in Brazil
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