Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Kuwait | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (C$12) | C$23 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (C$10) | C$13 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (C$3.55) | C$8 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (C$2.19) | C$2.97 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (C$4.63) | C$5.31 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (C$2.07) | C$4.93 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (C$4.69) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (C$3.16) | C$4.83 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (C$2.21) | C$2.98 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.39 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$18 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (C$2.73) | C$2.86 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (C$1.01) | C$2.96 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 16% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Kuwait | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (C$2,709) | C$2,753 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (C$1,810) | C$2,158 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (C$145) | C$198 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (C$1,480) | C$1,764 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (C$1,356) | C$1,448 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (C$302) | C$131 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (C$40) | C$74 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (C$435) | C$452 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (C$143) | C$192 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (C$14) | C$15 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (C$9) | C$29 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 19% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Kuwait | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (C$72) | C$78 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (C$73) | C$55 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (C$138) | C$117 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (C$156) | C$145 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Kuwait | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (C$25,896) | C$30,316 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (C$0.47) | C$1.70 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (C$62) | C$110 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Kuwait | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (C$5.96) | C$13 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (C$34) | C$31 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (C$90) | C$96 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (C$15) | C$9 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (C$5.59) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (C$4.35) | C$6 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (C$2.15) | C$4.26 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (C$11) | C$3.45 | + 215% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (C$18) | C$31 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Kuwait | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (C$71) | C$66 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (C$34) | C$31 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (C$98) | C$127 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (C$94) | C$106 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$14 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (C$7) | C$5.15 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (C$540) | C$774 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (C$0.18) | C$0.42 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 21 (C$93) | C$63 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (C$4.31) | C$17 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 25% cheaper than in Canada
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