Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.858 (R$ 71) | R$ 28 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.380 (R$ 44) | R$ 27 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.031 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.453 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.88 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.567 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.394 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.58 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.017 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.853 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.481 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.56 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.82 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 38 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.441 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.307 (R$ 5.68) | R$ 3.37 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 181% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 497 (R$ 9,197) | R$ 3,110 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 327 (R$ 6,044) | R$ 1,814 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 20 (R$ 363) | R$ 493 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 329 (R$ 6,095) | R$ 2,061 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 174 (R$ 3,217) | R$ 1,276 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (R$ 1,284) | R$ 357 | + 260% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 5.673 (R$ 105) | R$ 79 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 64 (R$ 1,176) | R$ 1,672 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (R$ 506) | R$ 471 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.927 (R$ 54) | R$ 22 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 11 (R$ 205) | R$ 17 | + 1099% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 75% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 12 (R$ 214) | R$ 209 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (R$ 360) | R$ 192 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (R$ 620) | R$ 324 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (R$ 582) | R$ 247 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,218 (R$ 96,546) | R$ 87,728 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.518 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.43 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (R$ 282) | R$ 223 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 193% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 193% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.452 (R$ 64) | R$ 16 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (R$ 154) | R$ 41 | + 280% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 25 (R$ 456) | R$ 217 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.000 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.250 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.484 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.000 (R$ 37) | R$ 5.93 | + 524% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.226 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.07 | + 457% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.562 (R$ 47) | R$ 43 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 9 (R$ 161) | R$ 94 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 5.823 (R$ 108) | R$ 53 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 200 (R$ 3,701) | R$ 219 | + 1589% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 12 (R$ 229) | R$ 183 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 25 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.028 (R$ 38) | R$ 11 | + 234% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 65 (R$ 1,203) | R$ 3,532 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 (R$ 1.06) | R$ 1.27 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 19 (R$ 354) | R$ 117 | + 203% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.240 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,861 prices entered by 1,619 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
18.503
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 89% more expensive than in Brazil
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