Cost of living in Kuwait compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.851 (130元) | 56元 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.625 (58元) | 41元 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.882 (20元) | 14元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.567 (13元) | 17元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.666 (37元) | 20元 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.786 (17元) | 10元 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 5.000 (111元) | 57元 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.864 (19元) | 16元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.690 (15元) | 7元 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6.00元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 129元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.000 (22元) | 11元 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.276 (6元) | 13元 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 642 (14,264元) | 13,117元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 383 (8,497元) | 7,964元 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 50 (1,111元) | 401元 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 457 (10,156元) | 8,919元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 311 (6,899元) | 4,611元 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 72 (1,601元) | 242元 | + 563% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (195元) | 117元 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (2,221元) | 1,521元 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (731元) | 661元 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (73元) | 56元 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (44元) | 54元 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (355元) | 491元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 15 (333元) | 261元 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 40 (882元) | 609元 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 30 (666元) | 662元 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,708 (126,781元) | 150,872元 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.098 (2.18元) | 9元 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (251元) | 197元 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 102% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (44元) | 29元 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (170元) | 23元 | + 652% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 26 (567元) | 371元 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (78元) | 37元 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.875 (42元) | 23元 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (22元) | 33元 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.454 (32元) | 14元 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.146 (25元) | 13元 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.026 (112元) | 63元 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is about the same as in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (279元) | 267元 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (180元) | 114元 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 10 (230元) | 1,234元 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 28 (621元) | 473元 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 81元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.092 (46元) | 35元 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 159 (3,531元) | 3,289元 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 12 (276元) | 449元 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.035 (23元) | 29元 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,269 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
22.210
CNY
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 21% more expensive than in China
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