Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.949 (Mex$ 356) | Mex$ 175 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.050 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 110 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.209 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 54 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.500 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.805 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 33 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.516 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 23 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.293 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 68 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.644 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 40 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.351 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 22 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 225 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.348 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 29 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.257 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 123% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 544 (Mex$ 39,135) | Mex$ 18,683 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 352 (Mex$ 25,329) | Mex$ 8,677 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 38 (Mex$ 2,753) | Mex$ 1,258 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 336 (Mex$ 24,125) | Mex$ 10,851 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 242 (Mex$ 17,408) | Mex$ 5,624 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 46 (Mex$ 3,301) | Mex$ 851 | + 288% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 8 (Mex$ 596) | Mex$ 378 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 98 (Mex$ 7,057) | Mex$ 7,447 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Mex$ 2,474) | Mex$ 1,955 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.223 (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 101 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.551 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 84 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (Mex$ 1,098) | Mex$ 841 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 14 (Mex$ 1,021) | Mex$ 615 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 30 (Mex$ 2,145) | Mex$ 1,536 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 29 (Mex$ 2,064) | Mex$ 1,174 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,211 (Mex$ 374,663) | Mex$ 318,920 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.229 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (Mex$ 815) | Mex$ 498 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 137% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.261 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 81 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Mex$ 570) | Mex$ 198 | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 17 (Mex$ 1,245) | Mex$ 539 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.801 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 69 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.702 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 48 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 0.957 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 56 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.986 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 29 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.924 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 30 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.067 (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 188 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 109% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 5.015 (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 345 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (Mex$ 450) | Mex$ 139 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 59 (Mex$ 4,227) | Mex$ 966 | + 337% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 28 (Mex$ 1,996) | Mex$ 663 | + 201% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 114 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.301 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 61 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 40 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 151 (Mex$ 10,870) | Mex$ 9,578 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.054 (Mex$ 3.91) | Mex$ 1.89 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 41 (Mex$ 2,960) | Mex$ 919 | + 222% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 57 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,833 prices entered by 1,452 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
71.903
MXN
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 80% more expensive than in Mexico
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