- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.310 (98元) | 53元 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.115 (48元) | 34元 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.338 (30元) | 15元 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.589 (13元) | 15元 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.768 (40元) | 16元 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 (16元) | 8元 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.512 (34元) | 59元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.841 (19元) | 14元 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (12元) | 6元 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.69元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 113元 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.319 (7元) | 8元 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.206 (4.67元) | 12元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 75% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 540 (12,250元) | 9,825元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 414 (9,402元) | 4,456元 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 100 (2,265元) | 445元 | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 309 (7,018元) | 5,568元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 221 (5,004元) | 3,549元 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 124 (2,809元) | 307元 | + 816% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (214元) | 84元 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 91 (2,054元) | 2,135元 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (603元) | 678元 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.224 (50元) | 39元 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.787 (63元) | 39元 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (418元) | 573元 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (439元) | 260元 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 37 (838元) | 614元 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (713元) | 685元 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,894 (133,713元) | 142,634元 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.596 (14元) | 7元 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 18 (404元) | 152元 | + 165% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.677 (38元) | 26元 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.476 (102元) | 31元 | + 223% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (450元) | 364元 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (45元) | 29元 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.184 (27元) | 35元 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.776 (40元) | 37元 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.184 (27元) | 10元 | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.944 (21元) | 13元 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.585 (59元) | 60元 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (264元) | 155元 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (159元) | 87元 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 31 (696元) | 797元 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 18 (406元) | 379元 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 60元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.632 (37元) | 34元 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 33元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 135 (3,067元) | 3,290元 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.070 (1.59元) | 1.00元 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 46 (1,054元) | 302元 | + 250% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.859 (19元) | 20元 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
22.687
CNY
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,990 prices entered by 736 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 58% more expensive than in China
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