Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kuwait | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.024 (₨4,656) | ₨819 | + 469% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.980 (₨1,835) | ₨997 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.562 (₨1,448) | ₨437 | + 231% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.511 (₨473) | ₨186 | + 155% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.742 (₨688) | ₨289 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.592 (₨549) | ₨163 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (₨2,072) | ₨1,235 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.871 (₨807) | ₨295 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.457 (₨424) | ₨102 | + 315% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨506 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨3,073 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.362 (₨335) | ₨277 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.172 (₨160) | ₨159 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 420% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 420% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kuwait | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 681 (₨631,196) | ₨132,295 | + 377% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (₨390,900) | ₨77,291 | + 406% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 306 (₨283,654) | ₨27,707 | + 924% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 399 (₨370,162) | ₨74,480 | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 344 (₨318,783) | ₨47,271 | + 574% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 284 (₨263,608) | ₨25,596 | + 930% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (₨8,898) | ₨2,222 | + 300% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 82 (₨75,672) | ₨75,597 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 24 (₨22,398) | ₨30,141 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.580 (₨3,318) | ₨1,485 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.897 (₨2,685) | ₨2,381 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 161% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 161% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kuwait | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (₨18,175) | ₨3,622 | + 402% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (₨20,880) | ₨7,868 | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (₨27,234) | ₨18,819 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (₨26,196) | ₨11,818 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kuwait | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,421 (₨11,512,210) | ₨4,047,290 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.116 (₨107) | ₨278 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (₨13,868) | ₨3,518 | + 294% | |
| Personal Care | + 211% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 211% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kuwait | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.873 (₨1,736) | ₨495 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (₨3,737) | ₨941 | + 297% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (₨26,754) | ₨2,467 | + 984% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.011 (₨1,864) | ₨851 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (₨2,541) | ₨876 | + 190% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.532 (₨2,347) | ₨1,005 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.607 (₨563) | ₨456 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (₨482) | ₨231 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.544 (₨4,212) | ₨2,603 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 230% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 230% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kuwait | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 18 (₨16,265) | ₨4,114 | + 295% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (₨6,476) | ₨2,032 | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (₨18,410) | ₨3,793 | + 385% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (₨28,863) | ₨7,783 | + 271% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨1,274 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.886 (₨1,748) | ₨621 | + 181% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨721 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (₨124,870) | ₨61,939 | + 102% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (₨38) | ₨3.49 | + 979% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 21 (₨19,550) | ₨3,256 | + 500% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.026 (₨951) | ₨488 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 227% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,235 prices entered by 583 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 227% more expensive than in Pakistan
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