Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.435 (Rp 188,147) | Rp 62,394 | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.385 (Rp 130,655) | Rp 60,225 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.068 (Rp 58,527) | Rp 32,593 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.493 (Rp 26,996) | Rp 24,589 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.690 (Rp 37,783) | Rp 31,337 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.802 (Rp 43,920) | Rp 14,750 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.084 (Rp 59,377) | Rp 72,901 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.842 (Rp 46,102) | Rp 45,403 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.623 (Rp 34,121) | Rp 22,376 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 32,966 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 344,694 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.490 (Rp 26,823) | Rp 18,943 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.129 (Rp 7,080) | Rp 15,178 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 77% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 576 (Rp 31,553,009) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 363 (Rp 19,868,929) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 20 (Rp 1,117,265) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 357 (Rp 19,553,775) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 213 (Rp 11,651,485) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 73 (Rp 3,974,197) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 5.415 (Rp 296,642) | Rp 378,883 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 61 (Rp 3,335,420) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (Rp 1,491,121) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.379 (Rp 185,111) | Rp 91,402 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 9 (Rp 482,341) | Rp 83,441 | + 478% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 67% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (Rp 900,158) | Rp 651,126 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (Rp 960,696) | Rp 458,661 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (Rp 1,718,653) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 41 (Rp 2,266,532) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,609 (Rp 307,287,229) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.124 (Rp 6,766) | Rp 12,092 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (Rp 583,317) | Rp 199,904 | + 192% | |
| Personal Care | + 204% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 204% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.790 (Rp 98,037) | Rp 22,456 | + 337% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 3.180 (Rp 174,209) | Rp 96,147 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (Rp 1,308,554) | Rp 264,826 | + 394% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.251 (Rp 123,306) | Rp 66,604 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.954 (Rp 107,053) | Rp 26,592 | + 303% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.591 (Rp 87,171) | Rp 33,023 | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.011 (Rp 55,395) | Rp 27,953 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.201 (Rp 65,793) | Rp 21,349 | + 208% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.056 (Rp 167,399) | Rp 84,361 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 106% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 10 (Rp 551,292) | Rp 261,890 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Rp 359,327) | Rp 96,262 | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (Rp 1,340,294) | Rp 496,791 | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 24 (Rp 1,311,462) | Rp 397,663 | + 230% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 149,637 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.872 (Rp 102,547) | Rp 38,785 | + 164% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 50,891 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 232 (Rp 12,703,769) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.042 (Rp 2,316) | Rp 2,388 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 33 (Rp 1,801,723) | Rp 433,566 | + 316% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (Rp 54,781) | Rp 43,715 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 903 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia
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