Cost of living in Kuwait compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 25% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kuwait | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.024 (€15) | €19 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.980 (€6) | €11 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.805 (€5.52) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.743 (€2.27) | €1.27 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.016 (€3.10) | €4.43 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.592 (€1.81) | €3.30 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.109 (€3.39) | €2.88 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.457 (€1.40) | €1.91 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €2.02 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €10 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.392 (€1.20) | €2.23 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.158 (€0.48) | €1.22 | - 60% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 70% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Kuwait | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 681 (€2,081) | €1,592 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (€1,289) | €1,284 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 306 (€935) | €189 | + 394% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 399 (€1,220) | €1,059 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 344 (€1,051) | €740 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 284 (€869) | €101 | + 760% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (€29) | €29 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 82 (€249) | €388 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 24 (€74) | €89 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.580 (€11) | €7 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.897 (€9) | €14 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 19% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Kuwait | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (€60) | €97 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (€69) | €35 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (€90) | €93 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (€86) | €119 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 20% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Kuwait | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,421 (€37,954) | €27,613 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.144 (€0.44) | €1.90 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (€46) | €59 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 68% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Kuwait | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.873 (€5.72) | €4.32 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (€12) | €7 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (€88) | €30 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.011 (€6) | €4.31 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (€8) | €4.16 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.532 (€8) | €3.51 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.607 (€1.86) | €2.64 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (€1.59) | €2.40 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.865 (€15) | €21 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is about the same as in France | ||||
| Kuwait | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 18 (€54) | €48 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (€21) | €23 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (€61) | €65 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (€95) | €55 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €11 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.886 (€5.76) | €4.26 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (€412) | €396 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (€0.12) | €0.38 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (€81) | €33 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.026 (€3.13) | €10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,894 prices entered by 339 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 9% more expensive than in France
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