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Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.863 (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 123 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.083 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 98 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.499 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 67 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.662 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 19 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.604 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 31 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.737 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 22 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.169 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 64 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.876 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 39 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.502 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 25 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 213 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.421 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.347 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 18 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 556 (Mex$ 34,675) | Mex$ 19,767 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 400 (Mex$ 24,920) | Mex$ 10,277 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 68 (Mex$ 4,240) | Mex$ 2,121 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 317 (Mex$ 19,778) | Mex$ 11,983 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 232 (Mex$ 14,438) | Mex$ 6,664 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 71 (Mex$ 4,407) | Mex$ 1,763 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 446) | Mex$ 378 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 91 (Mex$ 5,686) | Mex$ 8,315 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 25 (Mex$ 1,582) | Mex$ 2,191 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.612 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 114 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.086 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 93 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 84% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (Mex$ 1,170) | Mex$ 869 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (Mex$ 1,436) | Mex$ 672 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Mex$ 2,145) | Mex$ 1,561 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Mex$ 2,073) | Mex$ 1,359 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 62% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,421 (Mex$ 337,825) | Mex$ 320,404 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.471 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 17 (Mex$ 1,049) | Mex$ 471 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 121% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.511 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 78 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 201 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 18 (Mex$ 1,135) | Mex$ 554 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 80 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.500 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 50 | + 210% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.017 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 60 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.009 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 28 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.300 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 31 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.889 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 132 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 107% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (Mex$ 860) | Mex$ 420 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 141 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 31 (Mex$ 1,911) | Mex$ 1,239 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 24 (Mex$ 1,491) | Mex$ 788 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 115 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.718 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 56 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 138 (Mex$ 8,595) | Mex$ 10,417 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.051 (Mex$ 3.21) | Mex$ 1.55 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 47 (Mex$ 2,927) | Mex$ 862 | + 240% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 5.581 (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 53 | + 553% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
62.321
MXN
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,449 prices entered by 1,222 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 80% more expensive than in Mexico
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