Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 67% | |||
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Food in Kuwait is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Kuwait | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.376 (17,005 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 174% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.385 (12,014 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 183% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.068 (5,382 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.493 (2,482 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 117% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.690 (3,474 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.802 (4,038 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 170% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.084 (5,460 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.842 (4,239 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.623 (3,137 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 1,037 ₦ | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 9,593 ₦ | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.490 (2,466 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 128% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.129 (651 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 51% | |
Housing | + 54% | |||
Housing in Kuwait is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Kuwait | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 576 (2,901,265 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 363 (1,826,927 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 20 (102,731 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 357 (1,797,948 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 213 (1,071,341 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 73 (365,423 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | + 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 5.415 (27,276 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 61 (306,688 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (137,107 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.379 (17,021 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 676% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 9 (44,351 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 1386% | |
Clothes | + 380% | |||
Clothes in Kuwait is 380% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Kuwait | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (82,769 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 386% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (88,335 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 463% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (158,028 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 244% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 41 (208,405 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 317% | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in Kuwait is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Kuwait | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,609 (28,254,728 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 465% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.124 (622 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (53,635 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 56% | |
Personal Care | + 291% | |||
Personal Care in Kuwait is 291% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Kuwait | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.790 (9,014 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 123% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 3.180 (16,018 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 806% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (120,320 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 583% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.251 (11,338 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 153% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.954 (9,843 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 463% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.591 (8,015 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 109% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.011 (5,094 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.201 (6,050 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 352% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.056 (15,392 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 324% | |
Entertainment | + 110% | |||
Entertainment in Kuwait is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Kuwait | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 10 (50,691 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (33,040 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 198% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (123,239 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 710% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 24 (120,588 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 187% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 4,541 ₦ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.872 (9,429 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 183% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,421 ₦ | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 232 (1,168,098 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 292% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.042 (213 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 33 (165,666 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 721% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (5,037 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 101% | |
TOTAL | + 78% |

These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria
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