Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (R$ 45) | R$ 36 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (R$ 36) | R$ 34 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.86 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.66 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 44 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (R$ 3.72) | R$ 4.90 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 115% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (R$ 9,981) | R$ 3,725 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (R$ 6,667) | R$ 2,495 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (R$ 533) | R$ 593 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (R$ 5,453) | R$ 2,641 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (R$ 4,995) | R$ 1,683 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (R$ 1,112) | R$ 510 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (R$ 147) | R$ 89 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (R$ 1,601) | R$ 2,004 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (R$ 527) | R$ 631 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (R$ 52) | R$ 29 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (R$ 32) | R$ 21 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (R$ 266) | R$ 249 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (R$ 268) | R$ 246 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (R$ 510) | R$ 412 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (R$ 574) | R$ 307 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (R$ 95,405) | R$ 116,713 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (R$ 1.73) | R$ 5.53 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (R$ 228) | R$ 229 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (R$ 125) | R$ 44 | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (R$ 330) | R$ 263 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (R$ 56) | R$ 23 | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (R$ 16) | R$ 19 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (R$ 40) | R$ 5.28 | + 659% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (R$ 65) | R$ 55 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kuwait | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (R$ 261) | R$ 113 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (R$ 124) | R$ 66 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (R$ 361) | R$ 205 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (R$ 345) | R$ 197 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (R$ 1,990) | R$ 4,141 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (R$ 0.65) | R$ 1.29 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (R$ 360) | R$ 125 | + 188% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 30% more expensive than in Brazil
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