- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.310 (Mex$ 287) | Mex$ 120 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.115 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 95 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.338 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 67 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.589 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 19 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.768 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 31 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 20 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.512 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 62 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.841 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 38 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 24 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 21 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 223 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.319 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 25 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.206 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 117% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 540 (Mex$ 35,895) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 414 (Mex$ 27,549) | Mex$ 10,212 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 100 (Mex$ 6,636) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 309 (Mex$ 20,563) | Mex$ 11,923 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 221 (Mex$ 14,661) | Mex$ 6,753 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 124 (Mex$ 8,230) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 508% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (Mex$ 626) | Mex$ 381 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 91 (Mex$ 6,019) | Mex$ 8,039 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (Mex$ 1,767) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.224 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 105 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.787 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 87 | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 79% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (Mex$ 1,225) | Mex$ 811 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (Mex$ 1,287) | Mex$ 667 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 37 (Mex$ 2,455) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (Mex$ 2,091) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 88% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,240 (Mex$ 348,359) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.596 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 19 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 18 (Mex$ 1,183) | Mex$ 457 | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 103% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.677 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 75 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.476 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 189 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (Mex$ 1,318) | Mex$ 548 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 70 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.184 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 48 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.776 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 54 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.184 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 27 | + 186% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.944 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 30 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.585 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 124 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 102% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (Mex$ 774) | Mex$ 378 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 465) | Mex$ 136 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 31 (Mex$ 2,038) | Mex$ 1,204 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 18 (Mex$ 1,190) | Mex$ 742 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.632 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 54 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 44 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 135 (Mex$ 8,987) | Mex$ 10,278 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.070 (Mex$ 4.66) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 46 (Mex$ 3,090) | Mex$ 724 | + 327% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.859 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 52 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
66.477
MXN
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,848 prices entered by 1,365 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 95% more expensive than in Mexico
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