Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kuwait | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.076 (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 244 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.278 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 138 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.194 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 64 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.452 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 23 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.891 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 37 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 1.567 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 25 | + 310% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.125 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 75 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.916 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 47 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.591 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 27 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 265 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.403 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 33 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.276 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 97% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kuwait | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 506 (Mex$ 32,980) | Mex$ 18,913 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 362 (Mex$ 23,620) | Mex$ 9,499 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 35 (Mex$ 2,251) | Mex$ 1,089 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 334 (Mex$ 21,736) | Mex$ 11,669 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 182 (Mex$ 11,836) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 60 (Mex$ 3,884) | Mex$ 844 | + 360% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 446) | Mex$ 402 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 67 (Mex$ 4,349) | Mex$ 7,396 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Mex$ 2,211) | Mex$ 2,437 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.397 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 115 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 9 (Mex$ 583) | Mex$ 109 | + 433% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 59% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kuwait | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (Mex$ 1,043) | Mex$ 917 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (Mex$ 1,223) | Mex$ 652 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (Mex$ 2,048) | Mex$ 1,593 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (Mex$ 1,793) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kuwait | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 3,921 (Mex$ 255,514) | Mex$ 332,628 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.092 (Mex$ 5.99) | Mex$ 21 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 13 (Mex$ 855) | Mex$ 504 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 121% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kuwait | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.588 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 84 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Mex$ 543) | Mex$ 199 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (Mex$ 1,377) | Mex$ 580 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.000 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 76 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.250 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 55 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.858 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 58 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.454 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 30 | + 217% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.146 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 32 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 466) | Mex$ 231 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kuwait | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (Mex$ 902) | Mex$ 318 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 156 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 96 (Mex$ 6,226) | Mex$ 742 | + 739% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 17 (Mex$ 1,138) | Mex$ 741 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 149 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.757 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 82 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 42 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 111 (Mex$ 7,248) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.051 (Mex$ 3.33) | Mex$ 2.74 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 11 (Mex$ 715) | Mex$ 909 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.095 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 67 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,642 prices entered by 1,157 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
65.170
MXN
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 50% more expensive than in Mexico
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