Cost of living in Kuwait compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.055 (115元) | 46元 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.001 (46元) | 34元 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.313 (30元) | 16元 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.522 (12元) | 15元 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.805 (18元) | 14元 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.538 (12元) | 8元 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.543 (58元) | 61元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.630 (14元) | 15元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.351 (8元) | 5.88元 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.16元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 109元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.368 (8元) | 8元 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.267 (6元) | 14元 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 528 (12,068元) | 9,288元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 329 (7,525元) | 5,014元 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 38 (874元) | 422元 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 334 (7,619元) | 5,505元 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 241 (5,504元) | 3,029元 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 38 (871元) | 276元 | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (195元) | 98元 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 93 (2,128元) | 2,471元 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (787元) | 563元 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.043 (69元) | 40元 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.551 (58元) | 46元 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (420元) | 468元 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (383元) | 255元 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 28 (644元) | 654元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 32 (741元) | 642元 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,949 (135,876元) | 133,798元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.215 (4.90元) | 7元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 12 (266元) | 147元 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.261 (74元) | 38元 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (181元) | 43元 | + 320% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 17 (395元) | 347元 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.801 (41元) | 62元 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.702 (39元) | 47元 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 0.957 (22元) | 31元 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.986 (23元) | 9元 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.924 (21元) | 12元 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.885 (89元) | 71元 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 6 (140元) | 179元 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (146元) | 99元 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 66 (1,502元) | 1,063元 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 26 (585元) | 395元 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 68元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.457 (33元) | 33元 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 218 (4,987元) | 3,258元 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.052 (1.19元) | 0.38元 | + 209% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 44 (1,000元) | 340元 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.102 (25元) | 22元 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,625 prices entered by 460 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
22.841
CNY
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 39% more expensive than in China
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