Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 48% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Kuwait | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (Shilling1,280) | Shilling624 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (Shilling1,015) | Shilling754 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (Shilling368) | Shilling379 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (Shilling227) | Shilling119 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (Shilling480) | Shilling226 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (Shilling214) | Shilling114 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (Shilling487) | Shilling706 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (Shilling327) | Shilling275 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (Shilling229) | Shilling109 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Shilling236 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Shilling1,461 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (Shilling283) | Shilling192 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (Shilling105) | Shilling59 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 88% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Kuwait | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (Shilling280,974) | Shilling131,875 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (Shilling187,681) | Shilling56,145 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (Shilling15,009) | Shilling15,047 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (Shilling153,498) | Shilling63,358 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (Shilling140,604) | Shilling23,400 | + 501% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (Shilling31,317) | Shilling8,455 | + 270% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (Shilling4,144) | Shilling5,873 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (Shilling45,075) | Shilling43,137 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (Shilling14,830) | Shilling23,937 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (Shilling1,472) | Shilling700 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (Shilling901) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 182% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 182% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Kuwait | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (Shilling7,476) | Shilling2,095 | + 257% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (Shilling7,537) | Shilling2,759 | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (Shilling14,354) | Shilling5,660 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (Shilling16,150) | Shilling5,773 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 17% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Kuwait | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (Shilling2,685,722) | Shilling2,467,240 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (Shilling49) | Shilling161 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (Shilling6,407) | Shilling4,100 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 188% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Kuwait | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (Shilling618) | Shilling178 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Shilling3,516) | Shilling320 | + 999% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (Shilling9,287) | Shilling4,026 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (Shilling1,578) | Shilling333 | + 374% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (Shilling580) | Shilling308 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (Shilling451) | Shilling439 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (Shilling223) | Shilling100 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (Shilling1,127) | Shilling122 | + 822% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (Shilling1,825) | Shilling1,306 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 116% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Kuwait | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (Shilling7,344) | Shilling3,290 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (Shilling3,503) | Shilling1,586 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (Shilling10,175) | Shilling1,600 | + 536% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (Shilling9,726) | Shilling4,205 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Shilling1,300 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (Shilling771) | Shilling295 | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Shilling260 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (Shilling56,022) | Shilling26,546 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (Shilling18) | Shilling4.09 | + 349% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (Shilling10,133) | Shilling5,256 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (Shilling447) | Shilling306 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
450.746
KES
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 506 prices entered by 136 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 70% more expensive than in Kenya
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