Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.858 (¥1,397) | ¥981 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.380 (¥862) | ¥700 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.031 (¥373) | ¥414 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.453 (¥164) | ¥205 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.567 (¥205) | ¥251 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.391 (¥142) | ¥655 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.017 (¥730) | ¥964 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.853 (¥309) | ¥741 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.481 (¥174) | ¥391 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥300 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,420 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.441 (¥160) | ¥178 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.307 (¥111) | ¥217 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 443 (¥160,300) | ¥299,320 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 327 (¥118,289) | ¥164,446 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 20 (¥7,111) | ¥21,056 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 280 (¥101,219) | ¥150,152 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 174 (¥62,958) | ¥78,123 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (¥25,135) | ¥11,902 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 5.673 (¥2,054) | ¥4,118 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 64 (¥23,025) | ¥70,060 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (¥9,894) | ¥12,705 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.927 (¥1,060) | ¥794 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 11 (¥4,016) | ¥2,406 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 12 (¥4,194) | ¥7,319 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (¥7,048) | ¥4,417 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (¥12,143) | ¥8,375 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (¥11,387) | ¥13,139 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,218 (¥1,889,526) | ¥2,627,120 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.412 (¥149) | ¥135 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (¥5,524) | ¥10,272 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.452 (¥1,250) | ¥1,148 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (¥3,016) | ¥1,229 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 25 (¥8,934) | ¥5,176 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.000 (¥362) | ¥803 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.250 (¥453) | ¥611 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.484 (¥538) | ¥528 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.000 (¥724) | ¥152 | + 376% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.226 (¥444) | ¥258 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.562 (¥928) | ¥3,156 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 9 (¥3,155) | ¥3,672 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 5.823 (¥2,109) | ¥3,638 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 200 (¥72,426) | ¥16,372 | + 342% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 12 (¥4,487) | ¥6,066 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,131 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.028 (¥734) | ¥435 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥548 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 65 (¥23,539) | ¥55,862 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 (¥21) | ¥53 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 19 (¥6,718) | ¥9,625 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.270 (¥460) | ¥530 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,127 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 23% cheaper than in Japan
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