Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Kuwait
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 9% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (Dinar 3.507) | Dinar 5.024 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (Dinar 2.666) | Dinar 1.980 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (Dinar 1.243) | Dinar 1.805 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Dinar 0.535) | Dinar 0.743 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (Dinar 1.217) | Dinar 1.016 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.00 (Dinar 0.421) | Dinar 0.592 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (Dinar 1.665) | Dinar 2.236 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (Dinar 0.667) | Dinar 1.109 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (Dinar 0.308) | Dinar 0.457 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (Dinar 0.846) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (Dinar 5.365) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Dinar 0.716) | Dinar 0.392 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (Dinar 0.376) | Dinar 0.158 | + 139% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Kuwait | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,818 (Dinar 827) | Dinar 681 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,073 (Dinar 595) | Dinar 422 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 306 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (Dinar 501) | Dinar 399 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (Dinar 337) | Dinar 344 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (Dinar 55) | Dinar 284 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 10 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 82 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 24 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (Dinar 3.592) | Dinar 3.580 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (Dinar 3.091) | Dinar 2.897 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 20 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 23 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 29 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 28 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 33% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 93,159 (Dinar 7,842) | Dinar 12,421 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.10 (Dinar 0.261) | Dinar 0.144 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 15 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 25% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (Dinar 1.132) | Dinar 1.873 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (Dinar 2.545) | Dinar 4.032 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 29 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (Dinar 2.329) | Dinar 2.011 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Dinar 1.433) | Dinar 2.742 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (Dinar 1.926) | Dinar 2.532 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (Dinar 1.071) | Dinar 0.607 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (Dinar 1.003) | Dinar 0.520 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (Dinar 3.523) | Dinar 4.865 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Kuwait | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 18 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 7 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 20 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 31 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (Dinar 1.732) | Dinar 1.886 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (Dinar 3.333) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (Dinar 164) | Dinar 135 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (Dinar 0.060) | Dinar 0.041 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 27 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (Dinar 1.640) | Dinar 1.026 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,529 prices entered by 363 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 12% cheaper than in Kuwait
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