Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.076 (¥2,137) | ¥1,145 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.278 (¥959) | ¥719 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.194 (¥503) | ¥437 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.452 (¥190) | ¥211 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.891 (¥375) | ¥282 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 1.567 (¥660) | ¥815 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.125 (¥895) | ¥951 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.916 (¥386) | ¥984 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.591 (¥249) | ¥421 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥268 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,770 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.403 (¥170) | ¥217 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.276 (¥116) | ¥225 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 506 (¥213,043) | ¥194,768 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 362 (¥152,583) | ¥126,641 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 35 (¥14,539) | ¥21,178 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 334 (¥140,410) | ¥142,258 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 182 (¥76,456) | ¥80,836 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 60 (¥25,090) | ¥13,643 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 7 (¥2,878) | ¥3,988 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 67 (¥28,093) | ¥59,521 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (¥14,281) | ¥17,809 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.397 (¥1,009) | ¥665 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 9 (¥3,767) | ¥2,700 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (¥6,741) | ¥7,941 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (¥7,898) | ¥4,162 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (¥13,231) | ¥7,471 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (¥11,581) | ¥15,388 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 3,921 (¥1,650,576) | ¥2,576,380 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.092 (¥39) | ¥161 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 13 (¥5,521) | ¥16,725 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.588 (¥1,089) | ¥1,370 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (¥3,506) | ¥1,955 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (¥8,892) | ¥3,523 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.000 (¥421) | ¥2,205 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.250 (¥526) | ¥648 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.858 (¥782) | ¥409 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.454 (¥612) | ¥143 | + 328% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.146 (¥483) | ¥184 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (¥3,010) | ¥3,583 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (¥5,825) | ¥4,280 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (¥2,815) | ¥3,593 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 96 (¥40,216) | ¥20,657 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 17 (¥7,354) | ¥6,242 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,034 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.757 (¥740) | ¥533 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥526 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 111 (¥46,820) | ¥58,872 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.051 (¥22) | ¥41 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 11 (¥4,620) | ¥11,178 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.095 (¥461) | ¥554 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 763 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 20% cheaper than in Japan
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