- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.310 (5,160 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.115 (2,531 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.338 (1,601 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.589 (705 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.768 (2,116 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 (826 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.512 (1,810 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.841 (1,007 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (646 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 333 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,423 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.319 (382 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.206 (246 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 540 (646,366 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 414 (496,074 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 100 (119,491 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 321 (384,099 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 221 (264,006 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 124 (148,194 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 684% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (11,281 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 91 (108,392 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (31,819 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.224 (2,662 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.787 (3,336 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (22,052 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 219% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (23,181 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 37 (44,211 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (37,644 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,240 (6,272,974 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.596 (714 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 370% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 18 (21,306 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 114% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.677 (2,007 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.476 (5,358 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (23,729 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (2,394 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.184 (1,418 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.776 (2,126 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.184 (1,417 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.944 (1,130 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.585 (3,094 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 102% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (13,937 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (8,380 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 31 (36,700 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 18 (21,428 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,654 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.632 (1,954 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 559 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 135 (161,834 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.070 (84 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 46 (55,636 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 277% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.859 (1,028 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1197.073
NGN
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,071 prices entered by 312 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria
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