- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 77% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.310 (Rp 206,635) | Rp 64,060 | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.115 (Rp 101,370) | Rp 50,221 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.338 (Rp 64,129) | Rp 31,397 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.589 (Rp 28,237) | Rp 18,967 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.768 (Rp 84,754) | Rp 22,704 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 (Rp 33,094) | Rp 15,321 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.512 (Rp 72,485) | Rp 67,443 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.841 (Rp 40,318) | Rp 37,831 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (Rp 25,857) | Rp 18,389 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 32,050 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 363,342 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.319 (Rp 15,279) | Rp 19,021 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.206 (Rp 9,870) | Rp 15,904 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 137% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 540 (Rp 25,885,120) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 414 (Rp 19,866,376) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 100 (Rp 4,785,292) | Rp 899,203 | + 432% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 309 (Rp 14,828,616) | Rp 8,255,600 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 221 (Rp 10,572,700) | Rp 4,645,870 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 124 (Rp 5,934,754) | Rp 630,805 | + 841% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (Rp 451,777) | Rp 244,903 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 91 (Rp 4,340,788) | Rp 4,604,060 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (Rp 1,274,263) | Rp 1,766,010 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.224 (Rp 106,593) | Rp 60,823 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.787 (Rp 133,612) | Rp 59,495 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 98% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (Rp 883,125) | Rp 612,994 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (Rp 928,323) | Rp 416,812 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 37 (Rp 1,770,527) | Rp 974,726 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (Rp 1,507,546) | Rp 821,580 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,240 (Rp 251,214,932) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.596 (Rp 28,596) | Rp 8,713 | + 228% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 18 (Rp 853,249) | Rp 376,741 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 169% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.677 (Rp 80,386) | Rp 25,888 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.476 (Rp 214,585) | Rp 86,121 | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (Rp 950,293) | Rp 362,813 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (Rp 95,879) | Rp 45,322 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.184 (Rp 56,777) | Rp 23,501 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.776 (Rp 85,155) | Rp 33,880 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.184 (Rp 56,750) | Rp 15,234 | + 273% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.944 (Rp 45,241) | Rp 13,078 | + 246% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.585 (Rp 123,901) | Rp 92,813 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (Rp 558,144) | Rp 207,987 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Rp 335,576) | Rp 98,924 | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 31 (Rp 1,469,721) | Rp 390,835 | + 276% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 18 (Rp 858,125) | Rp 480,517 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 125,911 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.632 (Rp 78,241) | Rp 46,550 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 57,305 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 135 (Rp 6,480,976) | Rp 8,006,060 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.070 (Rp 3,358) | Rp 1,764 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 46 (Rp 2,228,046) | Rp 536,205 | + 316% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.859 (Rp 41,160) | Rp 24,432 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
47939.402
IDR
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,422 prices entered by 527 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia
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