Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kuwait | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 267 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 147 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 68 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 26 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 45 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 26 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 86 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 48 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 32 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 258 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 34 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 24 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 77% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kuwait | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (Mex$ 35,557) | Mex$ 19,938 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (Mex$ 23,751) | Mex$ 10,383 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (Mex$ 1,899) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (Mex$ 19,425) | Mex$ 12,588 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (Mex$ 17,793) | Mex$ 6,783 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (Mex$ 3,963) | Mex$ 721 | + 450% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 399 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (Mex$ 5,704) | Mex$ 6,607 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (Mex$ 1,877) | Mex$ 2,555 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 115 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 126 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kuwait | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (Mex$ 946) | Mex$ 967 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (Mex$ 954) | Mex$ 718 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (Mex$ 1,816) | Mex$ 1,709 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (Mex$ 2,044) | Mex$ 1,262 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kuwait | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (Mex$ 339,880) | Mex$ 384,066 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 23 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (Mex$ 811) | Mex$ 559 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kuwait | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 91 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Mex$ 445) | Mex$ 205 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (Mex$ 1,175) | Mex$ 592 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 74 | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 60 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 69 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 39 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 35 | + 309% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 245 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kuwait | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (Mex$ 929) | Mex$ 358 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (Mex$ 443) | Mex$ 155 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (Mex$ 1,288) | Mex$ 723 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (Mex$ 1,231) | Mex$ 766 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 163 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 79 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 45 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (Mex$ 7,090) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (Mex$ 2.32) | Mex$ 2.26 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (Mex$ 1,282) | Mex$ 888 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 78 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
57.042
MXN
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,071 prices entered by 1,046 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 25% more expensive than in Mexico
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