Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 15% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Kuwait | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.690 (€11) | €14 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.302 (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.961 (€2.92) | €4.86 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.559 (€1.70) | €1.58 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.142 (€3.47) | €4.78 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.602 (€1.83) | €2.00 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 0.788 (€2.39) | €5.74 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (€2.21) | €1.53 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (€1.54) | €0.99 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.61 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €11 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (€1.91) | €2.32 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (€0.71) | €0.96 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 128% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Kuwait | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 615 (€1,870) | €921 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 414 (€1,258) | €650 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 304 (€925) | €195 | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 339 (€1,029) | €571 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 524 (€1,593) | €407 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 143 (€435) | €135 | + 221% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (€29) | €24 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 94 (€287) | €362 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (€97) | €103 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.926 (€9) | €10 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.277 (€7) | €6 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 15% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Kuwait | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (€46) | €80 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (€59) | €36 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (€81) | €97 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (€101) | €94 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 5% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Kuwait | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,965 (€18,126) | €22,511 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (€0.33) | €1.91 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (€45) | €29 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 51% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Kuwait | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.304 (€7) | €4.45 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (€23) | €8 | + 202% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (€66) | €45 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.674 (€8) | €3.87 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.518 (€4.61) | €3.65 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.551 (€4.71) | €4.52 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.002 (€3.04) | €2.85 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.630 (€4.95) | €2.79 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.670 (€14) | €13 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 7% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Kuwait | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (€43) | €31 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (€23) | €16 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (€60) | €35 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (€63) | €42 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.690 (€5.13) | €3.96 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.48 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (€409) | €618 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (€0.12) | €0.46 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (€81) | €38 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.026 (€3.12) | €4.50 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,020 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 30% more expensive than in Greece
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