Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kuwait | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.024 (12,710 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 500% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.980 (5,008 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.805 (4,567 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.743 (1,879 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.016 (2,570 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.592 (1,499 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (5,656 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.109 (2,806 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.457 (1,157 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 657 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 4,267 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.392 (993 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.158 (399 ₦) | 678 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 200% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kuwait | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 681 (1,722,836 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (1,066,954 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 306 (774,229 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 1083% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 399 (1,010,348 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 344 (870,111 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 284 (719,513 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | + 470% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (24,288 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 82 (206,545 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 24 (61,135 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.580 (9,057 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.897 (7,329 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 159% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 159% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kuwait | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (49,609 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 286% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (56,992 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (74,335 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (71,501 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kuwait | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,421 (31,422,330 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 459% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.144 (364 ₦) | 485 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (37,853 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 187% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 187% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kuwait | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.873 (4,739 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 406% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (10,199 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (73,025 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 332% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.011 (5,088 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (6,935 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.532 (6,405 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.607 (1,536 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (1,316 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.865 (12,308 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 595% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 114% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kuwait | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 18 (44,396 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (17,676 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (50,249 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 286% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (78,781 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 6,738 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.886 (4,772 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (340,831 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 590% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (103 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (67,123 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 278% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.026 (2,595 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 667 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 125% more expensive than in Nigeria
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