Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.949 (Rp 237,326) | Rp 62,230 | + 281% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.050 (Rp 98,317) | Rp 52,137 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.209 (Rp 57,969) | Rp 30,582 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.500 (Rp 23,984) | Rp 18,388 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.805 (Rp 38,590) | Rp 26,104 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.516 (Rp 24,754) | Rp 14,341 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.293 (Rp 61,982) | Rp 77,272 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.644 (Rp 30,900) | Rp 38,806 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.351 (Rp 16,821) | Rp 19,485 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 32,212 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 339,997 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.348 (Rp 16,680) | Rp 15,796 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.257 (Rp 12,333) | Rp 17,158 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 133% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 544 (Rp 26,100,167) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 352 (Rp 16,892,701) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 38 (Rp 1,835,825) | Rp 772,430 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 336 (Rp 16,089,436) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 242 (Rp 11,609,830) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 46 (Rp 2,201,272) | Rp 502,555 | + 338% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 8 (Rp 397,649) | Rp 285,184 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 98 (Rp 4,706,660) | Rp 4,793,310 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Rp 1,649,800) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.223 (Rp 154,532) | Rp 69,682 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.551 (Rp 122,349) | Rp 51,169 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (Rp 732,410) | Rp 655,076 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 14 (Rp 681,009) | Rp 457,119 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 30 (Rp 1,430,246) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 29 (Rp 1,376,802) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,211 (Rp 249,870,269) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.229 (Rp 11,003) | Rp 9,156 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (Rp 543,584) | Rp 330,672 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 216% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 216% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.261 (Rp 156,370) | Rp 30,938 | + 405% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Rp 380,296) | Rp 82,186 | + 363% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 17 (Rp 830,192) | Rp 280,243 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.801 (Rp 86,371) | Rp 38,725 | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.702 (Rp 81,629) | Rp 26,962 | + 203% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 0.957 (Rp 45,910) | Rp 34,072 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.986 (Rp 47,260) | Rp 16,791 | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.924 (Rp 44,302) | Rp 13,618 | + 225% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.067 (Rp 195,046) | Rp 63,841 | + 206% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 5.015 (Rp 240,482) | Rp 184,270 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (Rp 300,069) | Rp 105,975 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 59 (Rp 2,818,853) | Rp 1,041,000 | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 28 (Rp 1,331,112) | Rp 413,601 | + 222% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 152,100 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.301 (Rp 62,373) | Rp 44,543 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 59,628 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 151 (Rp 7,249,484) | Rp 6,860,790 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.054 (Rp 2,605) | Rp 1,635 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 41 (Rp 1,973,983) | Rp 597,783 | + 230% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.991 (Rp 47,519) | Rp 24,831 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,546 prices entered by 239 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
47953.302
IDR
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia
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