Cost of living in Kuwait compared to France
Currency:
Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Kuwait is 33% cheaper than in France | ||||
Kuwait | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.024 (€15) | €19 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.980 (€5.91) | €11 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.562 (€4.66) | €7 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.511 (€1.52) | €1.37 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.718 (€2.14) | €4.68 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.592 (€1.77) | €3.40 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (€7) | €7 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.871 (€2.60) | €2.76 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.453 (€1.35) | €1.86 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €2.50 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €9 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.362 (€1.08) | €2.31 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.172 (€0.51) | €1.30 | - 60% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Kuwait is 36% more expensive than in France | ||||
Kuwait | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 369 (€1,102) | €1,708 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (€1,259) | €1,334 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 306 (€914) | €191 | + 377% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 399 (€1,192) | €1,032 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 344 (€1,027) | €849 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 284 (€849) | €135 | + 527% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (€29) | €28 | + 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 82 (€244) | €457 | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 24 (€72) | €141 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.128 (€9) | €11 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.897 (€9) | €16 | - 47% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Kuwait is 9% more expensive than in France | ||||
Kuwait | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (€59) | €96 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (€67) | €40 | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (€88) | €100 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (€84) | €126 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Kuwait is 25% cheaper than in France | ||||
Kuwait | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,421 (€37,075) | €29,525 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.097 (€0.29) | €1.89 | - 85% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (€45) | €61 | - 26% | |
Personal Care | + 64% | |||
Personal Care in Kuwait is 64% more expensive than in France | ||||
Kuwait | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.873 (€5.59) | €3.03 | + 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (€12) | €8 | + 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (€86) | €32 | + 173% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.011 (€6) | €3.65 | + 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (€8) | €3.90 | + 110% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.532 (€8) | €3.83 | + 97% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.607 (€1.81) | €2.58 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (€1.55) | €2.81 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.846 (€14) | €21 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Kuwait is 8% cheaper than in France | ||||
Kuwait | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 18 (€52) | €48 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (€21) | €24 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (€59) | €103 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (€93) | €75 | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €12 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.886 (€5.63) | €5.04 | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (€402) | €623 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (€0.12) | €0.24 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 20 (€59) | €36 | + 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.318 (€7) | €11 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,486 prices entered by 294 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is about the same as in France
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