Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.949 (¥1,728) | ¥1,001 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.050 (¥716) | ¥722 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.209 (¥422) | ¥446 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.500 (¥175) | ¥214 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.805 (¥281) | ¥289 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.516 (¥180) | ¥501 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.293 (¥451) | ¥1,246 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.644 (¥225) | ¥640 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.351 (¥122) | ¥381 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥260 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,652 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.348 (¥121) | ¥221 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.257 (¥90) | ¥277 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 544 (¥190,072) | ¥182,340 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 352 (¥123,020) | ¥121,270 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 38 (¥13,369) | ¥15,948 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 336 (¥117,170) | ¥127,445 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 242 (¥84,548) | ¥86,552 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 46 (¥16,031) | ¥11,000 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 8 (¥2,896) | ¥3,835 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 98 (¥34,276) | ¥39,892 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (¥12,015) | ¥10,465 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.223 (¥1,125) | ¥749 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.551 (¥891) | ¥2,162 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (¥5,334) | ¥6,528 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 14 (¥4,959) | ¥4,644 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 30 (¥10,416) | ¥7,685 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 29 (¥10,026) | ¥13,013 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,211 (¥1,819,661) | ¥2,936,380 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.229 (¥80) | ¥139 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (¥3,959) | ¥9,348 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.261 (¥1,139) | ¥1,406 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (¥2,769) | ¥929 | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 17 (¥6,046) | ¥8,740 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.801 (¥629) | ¥554 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.702 (¥594) | ¥669 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 0.957 (¥334) | ¥525 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.986 (¥344) | ¥206 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.924 (¥323) | ¥238 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.067 (¥1,420) | ¥2,654 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 5.015 (¥1,751) | ¥3,275 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (¥2,185) | ¥3,323 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 59 (¥20,528) | ¥16,766 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 28 (¥9,694) | ¥5,924 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥806 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.301 (¥454) | ¥520 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥510 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 151 (¥52,794) | ¥47,822 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.054 (¥19) | ¥26 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 41 (¥14,375) | ¥8,220 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (¥347) | ¥491 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,461 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 18% cheaper than in Japan
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