Cost of living in Kuwait compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.127 (87元) | 45元 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.117 (44元) | 36元 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.194 (25元) | 16元 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.452 (9元) | 15元 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.891 (19元) | 16元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 1.142 (24元) | 9元 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.125 (45元) | 49元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.916 (19元) | 13元 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.591 (12元) | 5.68元 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 113元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.403 (8元) | 8元 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.276 (5.80元) | 13元 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 506 (10,625元) | 13,210元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 362 (7,610元) | 7,580元 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 35 (725元) | 330元 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 334 (7,003元) | 6,533元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 182 (3,813元) | 4,437元 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 60 (1,251元) | 431元 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 7 (144元) | 101元 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 67 (1,401元) | 1,837元 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (712元) | 521元 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.397 (50元) | 29元 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 9 (188元) | 47元 | + 299% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (336元) | 527元 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (394元) | 262元 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (660元) | 655元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (578元) | 794元 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is about the same as in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,546 (116,456元) | 142,424元 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.092 (1.93元) | 7元 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 13 (275元) | 182元 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.588 (54元) | 29元 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (175元) | 34元 | + 407% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (443元) | 639元 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.000 (21元) | 21元 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.250 (26元) | 26元 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.858 (39元) | 29元 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.454 (31元) | 11元 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.146 (24元) | 10元 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.958 (62元) | 94元 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (290元) | 266元 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 5.896 (124元) | 105元 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 96 (2,006元) | 759元 | + 164% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 17 (367元) | 377元 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 72元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.757 (37元) | 31元 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 22元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 111 (2,335元) | 3,037元 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.051 (1.07元) | 0.24元 | + 346% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 12 (248元) | 418元 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.203 (25元) | 30元 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,648 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
20.997
CNY
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 12% more expensive than in China
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