Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Jordan
Currency:
Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Kuwait is 6% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Kuwait | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.024 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 11 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.980 (Dinar 4.565) | Dinar 6 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.562 (Dinar 3.603) | Dinar 3.150 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.511 (Dinar 1.178) | Dinar 1.211 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.718 (Dinar 1.656) | Dinar 1.749 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.592 (Dinar 1.366) | Dinar 0.526 | + 160% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (Dinar 5.156) | Dinar 3.617 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.871 (Dinar 2.008) | Dinar 1.375 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.453 (Dinar 1.044) | Dinar 0.587 | + 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dinar 2.909 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 14 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.362 (Dinar 0.834) | Dinar 1.250 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.172 (Dinar 0.397) | Dinar 0.275 | + 44% | |
Housing | + 151% | |||
Housing in Kuwait is 151% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Kuwait | Jordan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 369 (Dinar 851) | Dinar 761 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (Dinar 973) | Dinar 350 | + 178% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 306 (Dinar 706) | Dinar 140 | + 402% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 399 (Dinar 921) | Dinar 450 | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 344 (Dinar 793) | Dinar 250 | + 217% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 284 (Dinar 656) | Dinar 29 | + 2199% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 15 | + 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 82 (Dinar 188) | Dinar 53 | + 253% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 24 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 103 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.128 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.986 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.897 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.000 | + 34% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Kuwait is 36% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Kuwait | Jordan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 70 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 24 | + 121% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (Dinar 68) | Dinar 50 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 69 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Kuwait is 12% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Kuwait | Jordan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,421 (Dinar 28,644) | Dinar 24,304 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.097 (Dinar 0.223) | Dinar 0.950 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 39 | - 11% | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Kuwait is 46% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Kuwait | Jordan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.873 (Dinar 4.320) | Dinar 4.246 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 8 | + 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 20 | + 225% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.011 (Dinar 4.638) | Dinar 5.838 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 3.750 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.532 (Dinar 5.839) | Dinar 4.208 | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.607 (Dinar 1.400) | Dinar 1.811 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (Dinar 1.200) | Dinar 2.312 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.846 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 9 | + 20% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Kuwait is 12% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Kuwait | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 18 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 50 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 19 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 41 | + 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (Dinar 72) | Dinar 30 | + 139% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.886 (Dinar 4.350) | Dinar 3.742 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dinar 4.602 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (Dinar 311) | Dinar 273 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (Dinar 0.094) | Dinar 0.091 | + 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 20 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 50 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.318 (Dinar 5.346) | Dinar 3.116 | + 72% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 326 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
2.306
JOD
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 35% more expensive than in Jordan
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