- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.851 (Rp 223,431) | Rp 62,992 | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.142 (Rp 98,647) | Rp 48,824 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.337 (Rp 61,582) | Rp 27,633 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.569 (Rp 26,231) | Rp 19,745 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.720 (Rp 33,143) | Rp 26,280 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.826 (Rp 38,034) | Rp 13,533 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.653 (Rp 76,164) | Rp 61,924 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.878 (Rp 40,433) | Rp 34,630 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.622 (Rp 28,636) | Rp 16,451 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 30,562 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 356,333 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.310 (Rp 14,299) | Rp 20,180 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.195 (Rp 8,993) | Rp 17,492 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 132% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 494 (Rp 22,761,523) | Rp 11,249,000 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 385 (Rp 17,720,445) | Rp 7,688,170 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 102 (Rp 4,682,110) | Rp 1,007,260 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 328 (Rp 15,104,441) | Rp 7,616,400 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 257 (Rp 11,846,365) | Rp 4,340,040 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 103 (Rp 4,742,637) | Rp 715,437 | + 563% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (Rp 447,398) | Rp 295,307 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 82 (Rp 3,773,063) | Rp 4,322,790 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (Rp 1,625,417) | Rp 1,656,990 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.730 (Rp 125,738) | Rp 49,190 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.457 (Rp 113,191) | Rp 49,438 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 90% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 23 (Rp 1,065,324) | Rp 568,129 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (Rp 834,024) | Rp 403,776 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 37 (Rp 1,697,234) | Rp 1,024,120 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 32 (Rp 1,454,201) | Rp 990,501 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 4,608 (Rp 212,257,860) | Rp 435,412,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.563 (Rp 25,941) | Rp 8,748 | + 197% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (Rp 737,329) | Rp 308,812 | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 182% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 182% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.456 (Rp 67,073) | Rp 18,653 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.361 (Rp 246,932) | Rp 71,789 | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (Rp 954,216) | Rp 313,840 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 1.562 (Rp 71,936) | Rp 35,874 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.184 (Rp 54,554) | Rp 21,218 | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.232 (Rp 56,745) | Rp 29,309 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.869 (Rp 40,019) | Rp 11,799 | + 239% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.944 (Rp 43,470) | Rp 12,339 | + 252% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.599 (Rp 119,701) | Rp 90,506 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 137% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 15 (Rp 699,953) | Rp 218,454 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Rp 309,030) | Rp 97,137 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 30 (Rp 1,400,962) | Rp 381,034 | + 268% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 24 (Rp 1,103,147) | Rp 467,437 | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 133,332 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.821 (Rp 83,862) | Rp 48,672 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 59,591 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 173 (Rp 7,968,882) | Rp 7,986,280 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.070 (Rp 3,226) | Rp 1,629 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 49 (Rp 2,246,824) | Rp 573,489 | + 292% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.932 (Rp 42,920) | Rp 23,010 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
46062.904
IDR
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,314 prices entered by 519 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 92% more expensive than in Indonesia
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