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Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.863 (Rp 228,357) | Rp 67,984 | + 236% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.083 (Rp 97,805) | Rp 49,814 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.554 (Rp 72,988) | Rp 30,274 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.662 (Rp 31,062) | Rp 19,878 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.604 (Rp 75,331) | Rp 23,198 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.737 (Rp 34,614) | Rp 15,178 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.169 (Rp 54,895) | Rp 70,887 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.876 (Rp 41,143) | Rp 40,336 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.502 (Rp 23,570) | Rp 20,381 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 31,325 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 441,343 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.421 (Rp 19,753) | Rp 18,202 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.347 (Rp 16,316) | Rp 15,610 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 96% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 541 (Rp 25,413,363) | Rp 14,560,000 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 413 (Rp 19,372,788) | Rp 8,784,200 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 86 (Rp 4,027,146) | Rp 960,173 | + 319% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 308 (Rp 14,454,710) | Rp 8,647,480 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 224 (Rp 10,500,846) | Rp 5,093,470 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 81 (Rp 3,809,619) | Rp 679,229 | + 461% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 7 (Rp 330,796) | Rp 247,500 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 91 (Rp 4,284,148) | Rp 4,430,410 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 25 (Rp 1,191,859) | Rp 1,785,720 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.612 (Rp 122,644) | Rp 62,053 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.086 (Rp 97,967) | Rp 66,188 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 95% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (Rp 881,423) | Rp 693,255 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (Rp 1,082,155) | Rp 435,770 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Rp 1,615,907) | Rp 995,985 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Rp 1,561,890) | Rp 1,451,840 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,160 (Rp 242,288,382) | Rp 502,514,000 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.224 (Rp 10,528) | Rp 9,281 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 17 (Rp 790,604) | Rp 409,955 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 215% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 215% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.511 (Rp 70,959) | Rp 30,248 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Rp 312,664) | Rp 91,743 | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 18 (Rp 855,303) | Rp 336,389 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (Rp 93,909) | Rp 43,144 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.500 (Rp 117,387) | Rp 23,875 | + 392% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.017 (Rp 94,689) | Rp 36,922 | + 156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.009 (Rp 47,356) | Rp 15,996 | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.300 (Rp 61,041) | Rp 14,884 | + 310% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.889 (Rp 182,589) | Rp 88,700 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (Rp 647,716) | Rp 217,146 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Rp 328,683) | Rp 100,402 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 31 (Rp 1,439,531) | Rp 964,594 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 24 (Rp 1,123,503) | Rp 515,708 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 120,440 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.718 (Rp 80,672) | Rp 47,276 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 60,307 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 138 (Rp 6,475,893) | Rp 7,876,940 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.044 (Rp 2,058) | Rp 1,651 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 47 (Rp 2,205,071) | Rp 811,191 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 5.581 (Rp 262,058) | Rp 25,379 | + 933% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
46954.658
IDR
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,998 prices entered by 472 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia
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