Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 32% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Kuwait | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (HK$72) | HK$87 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (HK$57) | HK$46 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (HK$21) | HK$43 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (HK$13) | HK$22 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (HK$27) | HK$32 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (HK$12) | HK$28 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (HK$28) | HK$93 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (HK$19) | HK$32 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (HK$13) | HK$24 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | HK$14 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | HK$151 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (HK$16) | HK$20 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (HK$5.92) | HK$21 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 58% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Kuwait | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (HK$15,875) | HK$47,547 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (HK$10,604) | HK$30,601 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (HK$848) | HK$1,595 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (HK$8,673) | HK$27,035 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (HK$7,944) | HK$15,335 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (HK$1,769) | HK$481 | + 268% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (HK$234) | HK$152 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (HK$2,547) | HK$5,571 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (HK$838) | HK$1,720 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (HK$83) | HK$86 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (HK$51) | HK$95 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 25% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Kuwait | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (HK$422) | HK$411 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (HK$426) | HK$364 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (HK$811) | HK$441 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (HK$912) | HK$500 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 46% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Kuwait | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (HK$151,743) | HK$343,002 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (HK$2.75) | HK$22 | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (HK$362) | HK$488 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 51% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Kuwait | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (HK$35) | HK$48 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (HK$199) | HK$40 | + 397% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (HK$525) | HK$300 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (HK$89) | HK$66 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (HK$33) | HK$34 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (HK$25) | HK$30 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (HK$13) | HK$15 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (HK$64) | HK$25 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (HK$103) | HK$91 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 12% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Kuwait | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (HK$415) | HK$251 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (HK$198) | HK$219 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (HK$575) | HK$450 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (HK$550) | HK$843 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | HK$145 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (HK$44) | HK$46 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | HK$51 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (HK$3,165) | HK$3,000 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (HK$1.04) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (HK$573) | HK$861 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (HK$25) | HK$71 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
25.467
HKD
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 639 prices entered by 189 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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