- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.814 (Rp 236,546) | Rp 68,713 | + 244% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.201 (Rp 108,159) | Rp 50,595 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.471 (Rp 72,282) | Rp 30,141 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.519 (Rp 25,476) | Rp 19,176 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.415 (Rp 69,499) | Rp 25,114 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 (Rp 33,919) | Rp 14,492 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.512 (Rp 74,290) | Rp 66,214 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.800 (Rp 39,320) | Rp 35,559 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (Rp 26,501) | Rp 17,545 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 33,489 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 346,359 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.305 (Rp 14,988) | Rp 19,103 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.206 (Rp 10,116) | Rp 16,652 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 141% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 556 (Rp 27,299,948) | Rp 12,147,400 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 397 (Rp 19,526,137) | Rp 10,028,900 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 112 (Rp 5,479,879) | Rp 893,849 | + 513% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 313 (Rp 15,375,902) | Rp 8,365,540 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 238 (Rp 11,690,762) | Rp 4,983,150 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 127 (Rp 6,256,773) | Rp 651,799 | + 860% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (Rp 499,842) | Rp 281,056 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 94 (Rp 4,632,173) | Rp 4,905,610 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (Rp 1,512,065) | Rp 1,838,430 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.635 (Rp 129,476) | Rp 56,108 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.639 (Rp 129,653) | Rp 54,050 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 108% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (Rp 895,124) | Rp 608,039 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (Rp 951,278) | Rp 411,092 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 40 (Rp 1,950,963) | Rp 973,497 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 37 (Rp 1,830,272) | Rp 931,119 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 4,739 (Rp 232,832,571) | Rp 457,200,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.608 (Rp 29,880) | Rp 8,707 | + 243% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 18 (Rp 908,881) | Rp 356,727 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 193% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 193% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.456 (Rp 71,543) | Rp 23,597 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.008 (Rp 246,054) | Rp 93,616 | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (Rp 1,183,610) | Rp 335,478 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 1.562 (Rp 76,731) | Rp 42,380 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.184 (Rp 58,190) | Rp 22,608 | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.776 (Rp 87,276) | Rp 33,284 | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.869 (Rp 42,686) | Rp 13,832 | + 209% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.944 (Rp 46,367) | Rp 14,078 | + 229% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.307 (Rp 162,496) | Rp 83,056 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 158% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 17 (Rp 818,226) | Rp 201,939 | + 305% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Rp 338,182) | Rp 100,459 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 30 (Rp 1,489,199) | Rp 395,511 | + 277% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 25 (Rp 1,217,522) | Rp 507,743 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 134,353 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.679 (Rp 82,493) | Rp 48,482 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 56,534 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 173 (Rp 8,500,050) | Rp 7,577,940 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.070 (Rp 3,441) | Rp 1,647 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 51 (Rp 2,494,023) | Rp 574,443 | + 334% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.881 (Rp 43,284) | Rp 23,565 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
49133.234
IDR
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,449 prices entered by 535 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 108% more expensive than in Indonesia
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