Cost of living in Kuwait compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kuwait | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.024 (£13) | £13 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.980 (£5.25) | £7 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.805 (£4.79) | £3.43 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.743 (£1.97) | £1.11 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.016 (£2.69) | £3.52 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.592 (£1.57) | £1.91 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (£5.93) | £4.23 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.109 (£2.94) | £2.00 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.457 (£1.21) | £0.93 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.71 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £8 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.392 (£1.04) | £2.24 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.158 (£0.42) | £1.10 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 30% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kuwait | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 681 (£1,806) | £2,047 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (£1,119) | £1,348 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 306 (£812) | £218 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 399 (£1,059) | £1,150 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 344 (£912) | £823 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 284 (£754) | £133 | + 466% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (£25) | £26 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 82 (£217) | £306 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 24 (£64) | £93 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.580 (£9) | £6 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.897 (£8) | £15 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 37% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kuwait | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (£52) | £63 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (£60) | £32 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (£78) | £68 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (£75) | £70 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kuwait | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,421 (£32,942) | £25,707 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.144 (£0.38) | £1.52 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (£40) | £91 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 21% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kuwait | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.873 (£4.97) | £4.12 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (£11) | £11 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (£77) | £112 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.011 (£5.33) | £3.78 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (£7) | £1.69 | + 331% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.532 (£7) | £3.49 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.607 (£1.61) | £2.13 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (£1.38) | £1.81 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.865 (£13) | £14 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kuwait | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 18 (£47) | £37 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (£19) | £19 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (£53) | £153 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (£83) | £58 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.886 (£5.00) | £3.28 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.89 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (£357) | £417 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (£0.11) | £0.10 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (£70) | £34 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.026 (£2.72) | £13 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,628 prices entered by 772 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.652
GBP
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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