Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 11% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Kuwait | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (1,953 G$) | 1,433 G$ | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (1,549 G$) | 1,657 G$ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (562 G$) | 632 G$ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (347 G$) | 483 G$ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (733 G$) | 777 G$ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (327 G$) | 441 G$ | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (743 G$) | 1,234 G$ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (500 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (350 G$) | 253 G$ | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 360 G$ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 6,845 G$ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (433 G$) | 508 G$ | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (160 G$) | 278 G$ | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 53% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Kuwait | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (428,977 G$) | 243,593 G$ | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (286,542 G$) | 139,558 G$ | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (22,915 G$) | 13,892 G$ | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (234,354 G$) | 155,155 G$ | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (214,666 G$) | 113,824 G$ | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (47,813 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 431% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (6,327 G$) | 8,190 G$ | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (68,818 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (22,642 G$) | 23,444 G$ | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (2,247 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (1,376 G$) | 593 G$ | + 132% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 30% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Kuwait | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (11,414 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (11,508 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (21,914 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (24,657 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 92% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 12% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Kuwait | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (4,100,423 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (74 G$) | 309 G$ | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (9,782 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 31% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Kuwait | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (943 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (5,368 G$) | 600 G$ | + 795% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (14,180 G$) | 4,212 G$ | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (2,409 G$) | 1,600 G$ | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (885 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (688 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (341 G$) | 828 G$ | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (1,720 G$) | 480 G$ | + 258% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (2,787 G$) | 2,279 G$ | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 82% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Kuwait | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (11,212 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (5,348 G$) | 2,793 G$ | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (15,535 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (14,849 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,000 G$ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (1,177 G$) | 709 G$ | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 360 G$ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (85,531 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 470% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (28 G$) | 10 G$ | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (15,470 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 168% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (683 G$) | 1,000 G$ | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
688.176
GYD
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 396 prices entered by 102 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 24% more expensive than in Guyana
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