Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (¥1,296) | ¥1,025 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (¥1,028) | ¥723 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (¥373) | ¥519 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (¥230) | ¥197 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (¥486) | ¥316 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (¥217) | ¥629 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (¥493) | ¥962 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (¥332) | ¥902 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (¥232) | ¥574 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥285 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,208 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (¥287) | ¥184 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (¥106) | ¥206 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (¥284,613) | ¥326,267 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (¥190,112) | ¥171,772 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (¥15,203) | ¥28,488 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (¥155,486) | ¥157,603 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (¥142,424) | ¥82,713 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (¥31,722) | ¥24,082 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (¥4,198) | ¥4,699 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (¥45,658) | ¥47,482 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (¥15,022) | ¥32,093 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (¥1,491) | ¥1,313 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (¥913) | ¥1,878 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (¥7,573) | ¥6,136 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (¥7,635) | ¥5,199 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (¥14,539) | ¥8,989 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (¥16,359) | ¥13,588 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (¥2,720,504) | ¥2,700,660 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (¥49) | ¥165 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (¥6,490) | ¥10,143 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (¥626) | ¥2,497 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (¥3,561) | ¥1,967 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (¥9,408) | ¥5,380 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (¥1,598) | ¥650 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (¥587) | ¥938 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (¥457) | ¥702 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (¥226) | ¥218 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (¥1,141) | ¥216 | + 429% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (¥1,849) | ¥3,927 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (¥7,439) | ¥4,141 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (¥3,548) | ¥3,600 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (¥10,307) | ¥4,000 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (¥9,852) | ¥5,993 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥984 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (¥781) | ¥472 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥575 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (¥56,747) | ¥101,122 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (¥19) | ¥52 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (¥10,264) | ¥9,280 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (¥453) | ¥592 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
456.584
JPY
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,067 prices entered by 198 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 12% cheaper than in Japan
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