Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.858 (4,872 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.380 (3,006 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.031 (1,302 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.453 (571 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.567 (716 ₦) | 827 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.391 (494 ₦) | 635 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.017 (2,547 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.853 (1,077 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.481 (608 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 549 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,934 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.441 (556 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.307 (387 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 443 (558,931 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 327 (412,446 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 20 (24,796 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 280 (352,927 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 174 (219,519 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (87,640 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 5.673 (7,163 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 64 (80,285 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (34,498 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.927 (3,695 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 11 (14,003 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 1300% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 12 (14,624 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (24,573 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (42,341 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (39,704 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,218 (6,588,350 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.412 (520 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 230% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (19,260 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.452 (4,359 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (10,517 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 25 (31,150 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.000 (1,263 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.250 (1,578 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.484 (1,874 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.000 (2,525 ₦) | 671 ₦ | + 276% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.226 (1,548 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.668 (3,369 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 9 (10,999 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 5.823 (7,352 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 200 (252,534 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | + 1268% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 12 (15,644 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,330 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.028 (2,561 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 700 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 65 (82,073 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 (72 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 19 (23,424 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.328 (1,677 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 888 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1262.668
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria
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