Cost of living in Kuwait compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 101% | |||
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Food in Kuwait is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.024 (₨1,354) | ₨417 | + 225% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.980 (₨534) | ₨340 | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.562 (₨421) | ₨168 | + 151% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.511 (₨138) | ₨60 | + 130% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.718 (₨194) | ₨87 | + 122% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.592 (₨160) | ₨47 | + 237% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (₨603) | ₨243 | + 148% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.871 (₨235) | ₨182 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.453 (₨122) | ₨32 | + 284% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨155 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨912 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.362 (₨97) | ₨88 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.172 (₨46) | ₨39 | + 19% | |
Housing | + 356% | |||
Housing in Kuwait is 356% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 369 (₨99,521) | ₨46,457 | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (₨113,686) | ₨26,696 | + 326% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 306 (₨82,495) | ₨4,673 | + 1665% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 399 (₨107,654) | ₨26,601 | + 305% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 344 (₨92,712) | ₨14,895 | + 522% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 284 (₨76,665) | ₨4,065 | + 1786% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (₨2,588) | ₨595 | + 335% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 82 (₨22,008) | ₨29,913 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 24 (₨6,514) | ₨10,503 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.128 (₨843) | ₨455 | + 85% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.897 (₨781) | ₨647 | + 21% | |
Clothes | + 112% | |||
Clothes in Kuwait is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (₨5,286) | ₨2,412 | + 119% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (₨6,073) | ₨2,912 | + 109% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (₨7,920) | ₨4,109 | + 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (₨7,619) | ₨2,950 | + 158% | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in Kuwait is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,421 (₨3,348,103) | ₨1,910,150 | + 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.097 (₨26) | ₨102 | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (₨4,043) | ₨1,062 | + 281% | |
Personal Care | + 237% | |||
Personal Care in Kuwait is 237% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.873 (₨505) | ₨140 | + 261% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (₨1,087) | ₨241 | + 351% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (₨7,781) | ₨953 | + 717% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.011 (₨542) | ₨386 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (₨739) | ₨200 | + 270% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.532 (₨682) | ₨294 | + 132% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.607 (₨164) | ₨155 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (₨140) | ₨86 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.846 (₨1,306) | ₨275 | + 375% | |
Entertainment | + 138% | |||
Entertainment in Kuwait is 138% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kuwait | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 18 (₨4,730) | ₨1,451 | + 226% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (₨1,907) | ₨688 | + 177% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (₨5,354) | ₨1,587 | + 237% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (₨8,394) | ₨2,125 | + 295% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨625 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.886 (₨508) | ₨191 | + 166% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨188 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (₨36,316) | ₨47,373 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (₨11) | ₨1.67 | + 557% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 20 (₨5,313) | ₨1,611 | + 230% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.318 (₨625) | ₨289 | + 116% | |
TOTAL | + 169% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,629 prices entered by 1,116 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
269.550
INR
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 169% more expensive than in India
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