Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.076 (Rp 243,190) | Rp 61,205 | + 297% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.278 (Rp 109,105) | Rp 48,353 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.194 (Rp 57,194) | Rp 29,046 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.452 (Rp 21,645) | Rp 21,836 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.891 (Rp 42,688) | Rp 22,834 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 1.567 (Rp 75,083) | Rp 14,630 | + 413% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.125 (Rp 101,815) | Rp 66,405 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.916 (Rp 43,871) | Rp 43,134 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.591 (Rp 28,327) | Rp 18,263 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 34,771 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 406,659 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.403 (Rp 19,315) | Rp 17,291 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.276 (Rp 13,232) | Rp 16,247 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 129% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 506 (Rp 24,242,728) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 362 (Rp 17,362,826) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 35 (Rp 1,654,407) | Rp 801,210 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 334 (Rp 15,977,638) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 182 (Rp 8,700,072) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 60 (Rp 2,855,010) | Rp 505,106 | + 465% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 7 (Rp 327,506) | Rp 237,062 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 67 (Rp 3,196,816) | Rp 3,563,720 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Rp 1,625,032) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.397 (Rp 114,820) | Rp 57,323 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 9 (Rp 428,672) | Rp 95,242 | + 350% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (Rp 767,034) | Rp 648,513 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (Rp 898,722) | Rp 480,172 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (Rp 1,505,622) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (Rp 1,317,833) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 3,921 (Rp 187,823,138) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.092 (Rp 4,400) | Rp 9,337 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 13 (Rp 628,204) | Rp 419,026 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 234% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 234% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.588 (Rp 123,959) | Rp 19,709 | + 529% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Rp 399,000) | Rp 89,583 | + 345% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (Rp 1,011,841) | Rp 204,790 | + 394% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.000 (Rp 47,906) | Rp 108,192 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.250 (Rp 59,882) | Rp 22,334 | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.858 (Rp 88,991) | Rp 30,094 | + 196% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.454 (Rp 69,637) | Rp 22,886 | + 204% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.146 (Rp 54,918) | Rp 11,284 | + 387% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (Rp 342,532) | Rp 119,565 | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (Rp 662,792) | Rp 261,585 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Rp 320,348) | Rp 99,216 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 96 (Rp 4,576,275) | Rp 251,127 | + 1722% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 17 (Rp 836,775) | Rp 573,242 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 159,890 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.757 (Rp 84,189) | Rp 39,869 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 65,361 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 111 (Rp 5,327,716) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.051 (Rp 2,449) | Rp 2,093 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 11 (Rp 525,672) | Rp 509,555 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.090 (Rp 52,225) | Rp 32,683 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 585 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia
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