Cost of living in Kuwait compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.376 (79元) | 41元 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.385 (56元) | 38元 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.068 (25元) | 15元 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.493 (12元) | 14元 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.690 (16元) | 16元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.802 (19元) | 10元 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.084 (25元) | 50元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.842 (20元) | 16元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.623 (15元) | 6元 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 7元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 89元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.490 (11元) | 8元 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.129 (3.03元) | 13元 | - 76% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 576 (13,511元) | 11,256元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 363 (8,508元) | 5,248元 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 20 (478元) | 450元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 357 (8,373元) | 6,564元 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 213 (4,989元) | 3,518元 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 73 (1,702元) | 296元 | + 475% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 5.415 (127元) | 100元 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 61 (1,428元) | 1,460元 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (639元) | 553元 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.379 (79元) | 43元 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 9 (207元) | 50元 | + 316% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (385元) | 418元 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (411元) | 302元 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (736元) | 553元 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 41 (971元) | 705元 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,609 (131,582元) | 137,169元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.124 (2.90元) | 8元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (250元) | 228元 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.790 (42元) | 45元 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 3.180 (75元) | 59元 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (560元) | 114元 | + 392% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.251 (53元) | 67元 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.954 (46元) | 57元 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.591 (37元) | 25元 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.011 (24元) | 6元 | + 285% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.201 (28元) | 15元 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.056 (72元) | 64元 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kuwait | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 10 (236元) | 169元 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (154元) | 100元 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (574元) | 1,179元 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 24 (562元) | 320元 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 81元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.872 (44元) | 28元 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 19元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 232 (5,440元) | 3,680元 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.042 (0.99元) | 0.34元 | + 196% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 33 (772元) | 394元 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (23元) | 25元 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,209 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
23.457
CNY
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 26% more expensive than in China
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