Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.963 (R$ 70) | R$ 29 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.939 (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.424 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.558 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.33 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.805 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.573 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.64 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.293 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.630 (R$ 9) | R$ 6.00 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.388 (R$ 5.47) | R$ 4.05 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.55 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.356 (R$ 5.01) | R$ 7 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.240 (R$ 3.38) | R$ 3.34 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 99% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 536 (R$ 7,552) | R$ 3,268 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 346 (R$ 4,872) | R$ 1,940 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 38 (R$ 540) | R$ 563 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 329 (R$ 4,644) | R$ 2,039 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 242 (R$ 3,413) | R$ 1,324 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 46 (R$ 647) | R$ 348 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (R$ 123) | R$ 79 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (R$ 1,412) | R$ 1,534 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (R$ 495) | R$ 428 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.037 (R$ 43) | R$ 23 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.551 (R$ 36) | R$ 16 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (R$ 232) | R$ 199 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 16 (R$ 227) | R$ 166 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 28 (R$ 401) | R$ 306 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (R$ 444) | R$ 242 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,563 (R$ 78,419) | R$ 88,899 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.218 (R$ 3.08) | R$ 4.35 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (R$ 160) | R$ 211 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.261 (R$ 46) | R$ 18 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (R$ 112) | R$ 43 | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 17 (R$ 244) | R$ 241 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.801 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.702 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 0.957 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.986 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.31 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.924 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.69 | + 253% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.067 (R$ 57) | R$ 37 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 5.947 (R$ 84) | R$ 101 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (R$ 91) | R$ 51 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 59 (R$ 829) | R$ 219 | + 279% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 28 (R$ 391) | R$ 177 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.319 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 151 (R$ 2,131) | R$ 2,758 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.054 (R$ 0.77) | R$ 1.17 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 43 (R$ 603) | R$ 114 | + 428% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.072 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,897 prices entered by 1,311 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
14.097
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KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 43% more expensive than in Brazil
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