Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Myanmar
Currency:
Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Kuwait is 20% more expensive than in Myanmar | ||||
Kuwait | Myanmar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.024 (34,286 Kyat) | 14,246 Kyat | + 141% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.980 (13,510 Kyat) | 9,212 Kyat | + 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.562 (10,661 Kyat) | 3,570 Kyat | + 199% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.511 (3,485 Kyat) | 4,170 Kyat | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.718 (4,900 Kyat) | 3,296 Kyat | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.592 (4,043 Kyat) | 3,058 Kyat | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (15,257 Kyat) | 20,772 Kyat | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.870 (5,934 Kyat) | 10,632 Kyat | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.453 (3,088 Kyat) | 3,703 Kyat | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5,232 Kyat | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 66,810 Kyat | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.362 (2,467 Kyat) | 2,733 Kyat | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.172 (1,176 Kyat) | 4,987 Kyat | - 76% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Kuwait is 16% more expensive than in Myanmar | ||||
Kuwait | Myanmar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 369 (2,519,611 Kyat) | 1,483,220 Kyat | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (2,878,220 Kyat) | 1,036,070 Kyat | + 178% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 306 (2,088,563 Kyat) | 244,070 Kyat | + 756% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 399 (2,725,520 Kyat) | 7,565,690 Kyat | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 344 (2,347,216 Kyat) | 4,988,720 Kyat | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 284 (1,940,960 Kyat) | 199,018 Kyat | + 875% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (65,518 Kyat) | 26,696 Kyat | + 145% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 82 (557,178 Kyat) | 1,378,220 Kyat | - 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 24 (164,918 Kyat) | 528,326 Kyat | - 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.128 (21,344 Kyat) | 12,936 Kyat | + 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.897 (19,770 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 229% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Kuwait is about the same as in Myanmar | ||||
Kuwait | Myanmar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (133,826 Kyat) | 370,126 Kyat | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (153,741 Kyat) | 92,714 Kyat | + 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (200,526 Kyat) | 158,950 Kyat | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (192,881 Kyat) | 89,000 Kyat | + 117% | |
Transportation | + 195% | |||
Transportation in Kuwait is 195% more expensive than in Myanmar | ||||
Kuwait | Myanmar | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,421 (84,765,007 Kyat) | 12,000,000 Kyat | + 606% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.097 (660 Kyat) | 1,018 Kyat | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (102,364 Kyat) | 30,620 Kyat | + 234% | |
Personal Care | + 72% | |||
Personal Care in Kuwait is 72% more expensive than in Myanmar | ||||
Kuwait | Myanmar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.873 (12,783 Kyat) | 14,000 Kyat | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (27,514 Kyat) | 56,000 Kyat | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (196,994 Kyat) | 33,628 Kyat | + 486% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.011 (13,726 Kyat) | 12,000 Kyat | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (18,709 Kyat) | 8,125 Kyat | + 130% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.532 (17,278 Kyat) | 5,359 Kyat | + 222% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.607 (4,144 Kyat) | 1,281 Kyat | + 223% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (3,551 Kyat) | 3,754 Kyat | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.846 (33,068 Kyat) | 5,801 Kyat | + 470% | |
Entertainment | + 154% | |||
Entertainment in Kuwait is 154% more expensive than in Myanmar | ||||
Kuwait | Myanmar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 18 (119,762 Kyat) | 32,579 Kyat | + 268% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (48,292 Kyat) | 13,540 Kyat | + 257% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (135,552 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (212,520 Kyat) | 40,391 Kyat | + 426% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 7,313 Kyat | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.886 (12,872 Kyat) | 5,032 Kyat | + 156% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 2,692 Kyat | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (919,428 Kyat) | 567,027 Kyat | + 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (277 Kyat) | 36 Kyat | + 668% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 20 (134,502 Kyat) | 76,893 Kyat | + 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.318 (15,821 Kyat) | 11,832 Kyat | + 34% | |
TOTAL | + 50% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 399 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2024.
Exchange rate:
6824.275
MMK
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 50% more expensive than in Myanmar
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