Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 20% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.024 (62 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.980 (24 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.805 (22 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.743 (9 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.016 (13 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.592 (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (28 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.109 (14 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.457 (5.63 ₪) | 4.83 ₪ | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 11 ₪ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 49 ₪ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.392 (4.84 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.158 (1.94 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 41% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 681 (8,391 ₪) | 8,790 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (5,197 ₪) | 6,491 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 306 (3,771 ₪) | 650 ₪ | + 480% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 399 (4,921 ₪) | 4,924 ₪ | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 344 (4,238 ₪) | 3,614 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 284 (3,504 ₪) | 376 ₪ | + 833% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (118 ₪) | 97 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 82 (1,006 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 24 (298 ₪) | 436 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.580 (44 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.897 (36 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 12% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (242 ₪) | 328 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (278 ₪) | 186 ₪ | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (362 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (348 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 19% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,421 (153,045 ₪) | 144,123 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.144 (1.77 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (184 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 38% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.873 (23 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (50 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (356 ₪) | 411 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.011 (25 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (34 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.532 (31 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.607 (7 ₪) | 4.93 ₪ | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (6 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.865 (60 ₪) | 66 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 17% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 18 (216 ₪) | 155 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (86 ₪) | 91 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (245 ₪) | 234 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (384 ₪) | 279 ₪ | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 55 ₪ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.886 (23 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 32 ₪ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (1,660 ₪) | 2,854 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (0.50 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | + 243% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (327 ₪) | 258 ₪ | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.026 (13 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,276 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
12.321
ILS
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 7% more expensive than in Israel
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