Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (Rp 137,055) | Rp 45,378 | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (Rp 108,674) | Rp 54,330 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (Rp 39,397) | Rp 27,591 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (Rp 24,357) | Rp 19,722 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (Rp 51,402) | Rp 26,707 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (Rp 22,942) | Rp 18,501 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (Rp 52,153) | Rp 56,542 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (Rp 35,076) | Rp 42,973 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (Rp 24,535) | Rp 22,558 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 34,959 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 337,317 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (Rp 30,353) | Rp 20,426 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (Rp 11,217) | Rp 17,971 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 94% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (Rp 30,096,582) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (Rp 20,103,480) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (Rp 1,607,688) | Rp 496,641 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (Rp 16,441,990) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (Rp 15,060,748) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (Rp 3,354,510) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (Rp 443,881) | Rp 400,530 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (Rp 4,828,169) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (Rp 1,588,535) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (Rp 157,659) | Rp 43,866 | + 259% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (Rp 96,563) | Rp 71,573 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (Rp 800,781) | Rp 624,572 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (Rp 807,357) | Rp 439,901 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (Rp 1,537,477) | Rp 1,223,050 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (Rp 1,729,923) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (Rp 287,681,118) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (Rp 5,215) | Rp 11,904 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (Rp 686,286) | Rp 150,291 | + 357% | |
| Personal Care | + 176% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 176% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (Rp 66,158) | Rp 36,367 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Rp 376,582) | Rp 60,467 | + 523% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (Rp 994,820) | Rp 313,421 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (Rp 168,986) | Rp 130,123 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (Rp 62,122) | Rp 19,595 | + 217% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (Rp 48,282) | Rp 34,558 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (Rp 23,899) | Rp 30,035 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (Rp 120,704) | Rp 15,580 | + 675% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (Rp 195,504) | Rp 88,350 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (Rp 786,644) | Rp 216,012 | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (Rp 375,231) | Rp 104,481 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (Rp 1,089,935) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (Rp 1,041,779) | Rp 383,761 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 162,937 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (Rp 82,607) | Rp 36,298 | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 40,791 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (Rp 6,000,786) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (Rp 1,966) | Rp 2,029 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (Rp 1,085,377) | Rp 496,553 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (Rp 47,891) | Rp 35,528 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia
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