Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 9% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Kuwait | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.690 (€11) | €11 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.302 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.961 (€2.92) | €4.94 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.559 (€1.70) | €1.15 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.142 (€3.47) | €4.39 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.602 (€1.83) | €2.23 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 0.788 (€2.39) | €5.09 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (€2.21) | €1.35 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (€1.54) | €1.12 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.35 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €6 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (€1.91) | €2.13 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (€0.71) | €0.99 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 123% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Kuwait | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 615 (€1,870) | €973 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 414 (€1,258) | €703 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 304 (€925) | €130 | + 611% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 339 (€1,029) | €594 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 524 (€1,593) | €451 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 143 (€435) | €85 | + 411% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (€29) | €25 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 94 (€287) | €496 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (€97) | €86 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.926 (€9) | €12 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.277 (€7) | €11 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 13% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Kuwait | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (€46) | €87 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (€59) | €35 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (€81) | €90 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (€101) | €106 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 26% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Kuwait | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,965 (€18,126) | €27,558 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (€0.33) | €1.68 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (€45) | €48 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 51% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Kuwait | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.304 (€7) | €7 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (€23) | €10 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (€66) | €47 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.674 (€8) | €4.01 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.518 (€4.61) | €4.00 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.551 (€4.71) | €3.25 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.002 (€3.04) | €2.04 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.630 (€4.95) | €2.48 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.670 (€14) | €8 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 8% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Kuwait | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (€43) | €49 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (€23) | €13 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (€60) | €30 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (€63) | €52 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.690 (€5.13) | €1.89 | + 172% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €2.68 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (€409) | €824 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (€0.12) | €0.12 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (€81) | €42 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.026 (€3.12) | €4.66 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 810 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 25% more expensive than in Croatia
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