Cost of living in United States compared to Kuwait
Currency:
Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in United States is 54% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
United States | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.024 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Dinar 3.332) | Dinar 1.980 | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (Dinar 1.754) | Dinar 1.562 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (Dinar 0.327) | Dinar 0.511 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (Dinar 1.397) | Dinar 0.718 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (Dinar 1.402) | Dinar 0.592 | + 137% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Dinar 2.242) | Dinar 2.236 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (Dinar 1.364) | Dinar 0.871 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (Dinar 0.682) | Dinar 0.453 | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (Dinar 0.928) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Dinar 4.871) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (Dinar 0.902) | Dinar 0.362 | + 149% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (Dinar 0.857) | Dinar 0.172 | + 397% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in United States is 19% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
United States | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (Dinar 925) | Dinar 369 | + 151% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (Dinar 709) | Dinar 422 | + 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (Dinar 68) | Dinar 306 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (Dinar 632) | Dinar 399 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (Dinar 481) | Dinar 344 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 284 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 10 | + 106% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (Dinar 90) | Dinar 82 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 24 | + 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Dinar 4.399) | Dinar 3.128 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.897 | + 217% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in United States is 17% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
United States | Kuwait | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 20 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 23 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 29 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 28 | + 43% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in United States is 28% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
United States | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (Dinar 8,745) | Dinar 12,421 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (Dinar 0.302) | Dinar 0.097 | + 213% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 15 | + 51% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 20% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
United States | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Dinar 2.932) | Dinar 1.873 | + 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.032 | + 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 29 | + 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Dinar 2.863) | Dinar 2.011 | + 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (Dinar 1.540) | Dinar 2.742 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Dinar 2.015) | Dinar 2.532 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (Dinar 1.518) | Dinar 0.607 | + 150% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (Dinar 0.726) | Dinar 0.520 | + 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.846 | + 87% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 28% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
United States | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 18 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 7 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 20 | + 220% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 31 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Dinar 4.490) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (Dinar 1.714) | Dinar 1.886 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Dinar 2.234) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (Dinar 156) | Dinar 135 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (Dinar 0.113) | Dinar 0.041 | + 179% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 20 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Dinar 3.138) | Dinar 2.318 | + 35% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,726 prices entered by 2,432 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.30740
KWD
/
USD
Cost of living in United States is 26% more expensive than in Kuwait
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