Cost of living in Kuwait compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.438 (74元) | 50元 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.297 (49元) | 36元 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.419 (30元) | 15元 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.463 (10元) | 14元 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.898 (19元) | 13元 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.516 (11元) | 8元 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.446 (31元) | 56元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.669 (14元) | 12元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.525 (11元) | 6元 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 91元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.450 (10元) | 9元 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.347 (7元) | 10元 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 85% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 493 (10,546元) | 7,221元 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 317 (6,785元) | 4,585元 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 98 (2,103元) | 451元 | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 343 (7,344元) | 6,526元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 204 (4,366元) | 3,490元 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 80 (1,707元) | 300元 | + 469% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 8 (162元) | 78元 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 67 (1,435元) | 1,937元 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (662元) | 630元 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.830 (61元) | 46元 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 12 (248元) | 47元 | + 427% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 12 (265元) | 388元 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 11 (245元) | 221元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (671元) | 541元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 29 (628元) | 505元 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,218 (111,686元) | 142,791元 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.423 (9元) | 6元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (229元) | 191元 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 90% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 7 (152元) | 29元 | + 422% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (172元) | 37元 | + 372% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 25 (535元) | 372元 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 28元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.250 (27元) | 38元 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 0.666 (14元) | 35元 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.000 (43元) | 9元 | + 375% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.500 (32元) | 10元 | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.000 (64元) | 69元 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 5.016 (107元) | 184元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 5.661 (121元) | 90元 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 56 (1,201元) | 804元 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 11 (244元) | 413元 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 70元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.464 (31元) | 33元 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 140 (2,994元) | 3,170元 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.083 (1.78元) | 0.55元 | + 226% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 19 (399元) | 395元 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.237 (26元) | 22元 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,095 prices entered by 262 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
21.405
CNY
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 36% more expensive than in China
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