Cost of living in Kuwait compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 235% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 235% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 (₨3,217) | ₨381 | + 743% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.995 (₨548) | ₨345 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.485 (₨682) | ₨165 | + 314% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.459 (₨126) | ₨59 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.765 (₨210) | ₨96 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.724 (₨199) | ₨45 | + 341% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (₨614) | ₨264 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.870 (₨239) | ₨185 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.620 (₨170) | ₨36 | + 378% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨160 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨929 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.440 (₨121) | ₨101 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.500 (₨137) | ₨41 | + 238% | |
| Housing | + 259% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 259% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 546 (₨149,832) | ₨43,214 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 350 (₨96,069) | ₨27,629 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 400 (₨109,793) | ₨5,189 | + 2016% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 252 (₨69,057) | ₨25,563 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 189 (₨51,901) | ₨14,958 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,768 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (₨2,745) | ₨679 | + 304% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 110 (₨30,106) | ₨26,455 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (₨9,572) | ₨11,152 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.839 (₨1,054) | ₨449 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨440 | - | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 13 (₨3,538) | ₨2,406 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 11 (₨3,123) | ₨2,598 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 25 (₨6,877) | ₨4,063 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 35 (₨9,728) | ₨2,891 | + 237% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,962 (₨2,459,901) | ₨2,100,670 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.124 (₨34) | ₨103 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (₨4,117) | ₨1,234 | + 234% | |
| Personal Care | + 284% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 284% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.468 (₨1,226) | ₨107 | + 1043% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (₨1,107) | ₨266 | + 315% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 30 (₨8,235) | ₨1,031 | + 698% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.505 (₨413) | ₨364 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (₨753) | ₨199 | + 277% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.512 (₨415) | ₨265 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.736 (₨477) | ₨171 | + 178% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (₨143) | ₨85 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.759 (₨1,032) | ₨281 | + 268% | |
| Entertainment | + 247% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 247% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 45 (₨12,279) | ₨1,542 | + 696% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 5.045 (₨1,385) | ₨691 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 80 (₨21,959) | ₨1,670 | + 1215% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 55 (₨15,038) | ₨2,061 | + 630% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨648 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.110 (₨305) | ₨207 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨204 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (₨36,981) | ₨43,684 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (₨11) | ₨5.37 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 17 (₨4,750) | ₨1,714 | + 177% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.196 (₨328) | ₨292 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 185% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,588 prices entered by 862 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 185% more expensive than in India
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