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Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.615 (5,486 ₦) | 2,397 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.108 (2,506 ₦) | 2,148 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.420 (1,687 ₦) | 954 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.589 (700 ₦) | 880 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.768 (2,101 ₦) | 576 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 (821 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.625 (1,931 ₦) | 2,200 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.819 (974 ₦) | 1,163 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (641 ₦) | 817 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 292 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,249 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.442 (526 ₦) | 365 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.206 (245 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 536 (637,571 ₦) | 376,450 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 406 (482,042 ₦) | 272,128 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 86 (101,946 ₦) | 28,603 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 303 (359,803 ₦) | 239,407 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 212 (251,853 ₦) | 127,038 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 81 (96,439 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 633% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 7 (8,330 ₦) | 6,965 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 92 (109,512 ₦) | 106,872 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (31,595 ₦) | 33,227 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.528 (3,005 ₦) | 1,496 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.514 (2,989 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (21,102 ₦) | 7,326 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 24 (28,000 ₦) | 11,477 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (40,917 ₦) | 16,918 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 32 (38,095 ₦) | 28,327 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,160 (6,133,433 ₦) | 5,020,720 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.596 (709 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 376% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 17 (20,014 ₦) | 9,738 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.658 (1,971 ₦) | 2,038 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (7,178 ₦) | 1,832 ₦ | + 292% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 19 (22,931 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (2,377 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.184 (1,408 ₦) | 1,138 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.776 (2,111 ₦) | 1,261 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.056 (1,255 ₦) | 362 ₦ | + 247% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.944 (1,122 ₦) | 472 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.929 (5,859 ₦) | 2,142 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 195% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 195% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (16,397 ₦) | 4,875 ₦ | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (8,427 ₦) | 3,142 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 31 (36,441 ₦) | 16,548 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (24,528 ₦) | 15,159 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,387 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.675 (1,991 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 628 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 138 (163,935 ₦) | 150,772 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.445 (529 ₦) | 91 ₦ | + 481% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 47 (55,993 ₦) | 16,510 ₦ | + 239% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.859 (1,021 ₦) | 494 ₦ | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1188.638
NGN
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,845 prices entered by 286 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria
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