Cost of living in Kuwait compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.024 (₨1,359) | ₨380 | + 258% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.980 (₨535) | ₨351 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.562 (₨423) | ₨174 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.511 (₨138) | ₨58 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.214 (₨328) | ₨84 | + 290% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.592 (₨160) | ₨45 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (₨605) | ₨250 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.871 (₨235) | ₨173 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.457 (₨124) | ₨31 | + 300% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨167 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨841 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.362 (₨98) | ₨97 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.172 (₨47) | ₨39 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 370% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 370% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 681 (₨184,209) | ₨52,694 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (₨114,081) | ₨31,325 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 306 (₨82,782) | ₨4,769 | + 1636% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 399 (₨108,028) | ₨29,397 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 344 (₨93,034) | ₨16,972 | + 448% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 284 (₨76,932) | ₨4,814 | + 1498% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (₨2,597) | ₨691 | + 276% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 82 (₨22,084) | ₨30,276 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 24 (₨6,537) | ₨11,282 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.580 (₨968) | ₨479 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.897 (₨784) | ₨530 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (₨5,304) | ₨2,548 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (₨6,094) | ₨2,934 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (₨7,948) | ₨4,380 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (₨7,645) | ₨3,418 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,421 (₨3,359,733) | ₨2,030,960 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.116 (₨31) | ₨104 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (₨4,047) | ₨1,138 | + 256% | |
| Personal Care | + 234% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 234% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.873 (₨507) | ₨141 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (₨1,091) | ₨318 | + 243% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (₨7,808) | ₨882 | + 785% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.011 (₨544) | ₨372 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (₨742) | ₨187 | + 297% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.532 (₨685) | ₨288 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.607 (₨164) | ₨162 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (₨141) | ₨88 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.523 (₨1,223) | ₨311 | + 293% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 134% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 18 (₨4,747) | ₨1,502 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (₨1,890) | ₨684 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (₨5,373) | ₨1,392 | + 286% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (₨8,423) | ₨1,961 | + 330% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨882 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.886 (₨510) | ₨211 | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨187 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (₨36,442) | ₨53,020 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (₨11) | ₨1.27 | + 768% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 21 (₨5,705) | ₨1,639 | + 248% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.026 (₨277) | ₨303 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,074 prices entered by 1,267 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
270.486
INR
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 171% more expensive than in India
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