Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Jamaica
Currency:
Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Kuwait is 27% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Kuwait | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.024 (J$2,527) | J$1,387 | + 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.980 (J$996) | J$1,331 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.562 (J$786) | J$857 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.511 (J$257) | J$590 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.718 (J$361) | J$1,198 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.592 (J$298) | J$449 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (J$1,125) | J$1,096 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.871 (J$438) | J$1,137 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.453 (J$228) | J$766 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | J$387 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | J$2,435 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.362 (J$182) | J$365 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.172 (J$87) | J$257 | - 66% | |
Housing | + 78% | |||
Housing in Kuwait is 78% more expensive than in Jamaica | ||||
Kuwait | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 369 (J$185,720) | J$200,847 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (J$212,153) | J$147,058 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 306 (J$153,947) | J$32,754 | + 370% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 399 (J$200,897) | J$135,210 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 344 (J$173,013) | J$86,735 | + 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 284 (J$143,068) | J$22,700 | + 530% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (J$4,829) | J$6,282 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 82 (J$41,069) | J$37,333 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 24 (J$12,156) | J$15,276 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.128 (J$1,573) | J$3,109 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.897 (J$1,457) | J$625 | + 133% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Kuwait is 14% more expensive than in Jamaica | ||||
Kuwait | Jamaica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (J$9,864) | J$10,485 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (J$11,332) | J$9,625 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (J$14,781) | J$12,063 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (J$14,217) | J$11,035 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Kuwait is 5% more expensive than in Jamaica | ||||
Kuwait | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,421 (J$6,248,007) | J$2,883,590 | + 117% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.097 (J$49) | J$239 | - 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (J$7,545) | J$7,357 | + 3% | |
Personal Care | + 64% | |||
Personal Care in Kuwait is 64% more expensive than in Jamaica | ||||
Kuwait | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.873 (J$942) | J$1,116 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (J$2,028) | J$1,054 | + 92% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (J$14,520) | J$3,512 | + 314% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.011 (J$1,012) | J$759 | + 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (J$1,379) | J$515 | + 168% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.532 (J$1,274) | J$1,000 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.607 (J$305) | J$649 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (J$262) | J$468 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.846 (J$2,437) | J$2,123 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Kuwait is 25% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Kuwait | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 18 (J$8,828) | J$8,050 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (J$3,560) | J$3,055 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (J$9,991) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (J$15,665) | J$11,403 | + 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | J$1,397 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.886 (J$949) | J$1,103 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | J$600 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (J$67,771) | J$24,622 | + 175% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (J$20) | J$115 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 20 (J$9,914) | J$11,000 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.318 (J$1,166) | J$913 | + 28% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 359 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
503.016
JMD
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 10% more expensive than in Jamaica
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