Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.858 (Rp 183,471) | Rp 48,150 | + 281% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.380 (Rp 113,192) | Rp 54,894 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.031 (Rp 49,018) | Rp 30,099 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.453 (Rp 21,521) | Rp 20,570 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.567 (Rp 26,974) | Rp 25,479 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.391 (Rp 18,614) | Rp 16,222 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.017 (Rp 95,921) | Rp 59,701 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.853 (Rp 40,560) | Rp 37,956 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.481 (Rp 22,883) | Rp 19,374 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 34,923 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 356,233 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.441 (Rp 20,948) | Rp 19,537 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.307 (Rp 14,590) | Rp 19,724 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 443 (Rp 21,049,653) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 327 (Rp 15,532,915) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 20 (Rp 933,827) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 280 (Rp 13,291,421) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 174 (Rp 8,267,188) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (Rp 3,300,575) | Rp 813,523 | + 306% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 5.673 (Rp 269,752) | Rp 354,270 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 64 (Rp 3,023,561) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (Rp 1,299,212) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.927 (Rp 139,163) | Rp 60,481 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 11 (Rp 527,379) | Rp 67,068 | + 686% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 12 (Rp 550,737) | Rp 655,630 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (Rp 925,434) | Rp 423,397 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Rp 1,594,601) | Rp 1,205,370 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (Rp 1,495,263) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,218 (Rp 248,120,737) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.412 (Rp 19,571) | Rp 8,988 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (Rp 725,336) | Rp 237,123 | + 206% | |
| Personal Care | + 292% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 292% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.452 (Rp 164,162) | Rp 23,300 | + 605% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Rp 396,062) | Rp 87,183 | + 354% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 25 (Rp 1,173,141) | Rp 254,843 | + 360% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.000 (Rp 47,553) | Rp 49,080 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.250 (Rp 59,441) | Rp 19,454 | + 206% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.484 (Rp 70,585) | Rp 36,205 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.000 (Rp 95,105) | Rp 18,007 | + 428% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.226 (Rp 58,304) | Rp 11,130 | + 424% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.668 (Rp 126,894) | Rp 86,706 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 9 (Rp 414,232) | Rp 166,095 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 5.823 (Rp 276,894) | Rp 104,958 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 200 (Rp 9,510,550) | Rp 520,784 | + 1726% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 12 (Rp 589,174) | Rp 388,033 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 111,803 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.028 (Rp 96,437) | Rp 35,619 | + 171% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 47,498 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 65 (Rp 3,090,929) | Rp 9,239,130 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 (Rp 2,727) | Rp 1,799 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 19 (Rp 882,146) | Rp 579,157 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.328 (Rp 63,172) | Rp 28,660 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,205 prices entered by 160 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 62% more expensive than in Indonesia
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