Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.949 (6,255 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 236% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.050 (2,591 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.209 (1,528 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.500 (632 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.805 (1,017 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.516 (652 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.293 (1,634 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.644 (814 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.351 (443 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 324 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,970 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.348 (440 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.257 (325 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 544 (687,867 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 352 (445,205 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 38 (48,383 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 336 (424,035 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 242 (305,976 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 46 (58,014 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 437% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 8 (10,480 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 98 (124,044 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (43,480 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.223 (4,073 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 307% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.551 (3,225 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 222% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (19,303 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 282% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 14 (17,948 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 30 (37,694 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 251% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 29 (36,285 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,211 (6,585,305 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.229 (290 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (14,326 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 171% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.261 (4,121 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 451% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (10,023 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 17 (21,880 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.801 (2,276 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.702 (2,151 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 0.957 (1,210 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.986 (1,246 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 301% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.924 (1,168 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.067 (5,140 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 5.015 (6,338 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (7,908 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 59 (74,291 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 619% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 28 (35,081 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,914 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.301 (1,644 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 366 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 151 (191,059 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.054 (69 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 240% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 41 (52,024 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 273% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.991 (1,252 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 176% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,426 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1263.804
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria
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