- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.310 (¥1,605) | ¥1,038 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.142 (¥798) | ¥691 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.250 (¥465) | ¥436 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.580 (¥216) | ¥203 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.415 (¥527) | ¥288 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 (¥257) | ¥777 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.512 (¥563) | ¥927 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.800 (¥298) | ¥697 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (¥201) | ¥416 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥277 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,538 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.319 (¥119) | ¥199 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.206 (¥77) | ¥198 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 533 (¥198,634) | ¥218,000 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 410 (¥152,534) | ¥123,235 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 100 (¥37,178) | ¥21,518 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 313 (¥116,555) | ¥110,576 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 238 (¥88,620) | ¥71,567 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 124 (¥46,108) | ¥12,926 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (¥3,372) | ¥4,101 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 91 (¥33,724) | ¥55,558 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (¥9,935) | ¥16,537 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.224 (¥828) | ¥711 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.710 (¥1,382) | ¥1,838 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (¥6,049) | ¥7,197 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (¥7,212) | ¥4,336 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 37 (¥13,952) | ¥8,421 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (¥12,274) | ¥13,972 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,113 (¥1,904,348) | ¥2,510,720 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.581 (¥216) | ¥145 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 18 (¥6,629) | ¥11,257 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.677 (¥625) | ¥1,278 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.476 (¥1,667) | ¥1,019 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (¥7,956) | ¥3,622 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (¥745) | ¥612 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.184 (¥441) | ¥707 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.776 (¥662) | ¥455 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.184 (¥441) | ¥137 | + 221% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.944 (¥351) | ¥229 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.585 (¥963) | ¥2,862 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (¥4,336) | ¥3,989 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (¥2,502) | ¥3,357 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 30 (¥11,289) | ¥14,181 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 18 (¥6,667) | ¥7,538 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥964 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.500 (¥559) | ¥487 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥586 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 141 (¥52,422) | ¥49,094 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.070 (¥26) | ¥56 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 42 (¥15,650) | ¥10,897 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.859 (¥320) | ¥468 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
372.449
JPY
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,560 prices entered by 524 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 6% cheaper than in Japan
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