Cost of living in Kuwait compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.858 ($13) | $15 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.380 ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.031 ($3.41) | $4.25 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.453 ($1.49) | $0.88 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.567 ($1.87) | $2.94 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.394 ($1.30) | $4.11 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.017 ($7) | $6 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.853 ($2.82) | $3.31 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.481 ($1.59) | $1.67 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.31 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.441 ($1.46) | $1.99 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.307 ($1.01) | $2.06 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 497 ($1,642) | $2,210 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 327 ($1,079) | $1,551 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 20 ($65) | $178 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 329 ($1,088) | $1,532 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 174 ($574) | $1,115 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 ($229) | $111 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 5.673 ($19) | $50 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 64 ($210) | $271 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 ($90) | $128 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.927 ($10) | $11 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 11 ($37) | $22 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 27% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 12 ($38) | $47 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 ($64) | $44 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 ($111) | $87 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 ($104) | $109 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,218 ($17,236) | $23,548 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.518 ($1.71) | $0.64 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 ($50) | $74 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.452 ($11) | $7 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 ($28) | $16 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 25 ($81) | $112 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.000 ($3.30) | $7 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.250 ($4.13) | $3.47 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.484 ($4.90) | $4.93 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.000 ($7) | $3.64 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.226 ($4.05) | $1.82 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.562 ($8) | $22 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 9 ($29) | $46 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 5.823 ($19) | $25 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 200 ($661) | $206 | + 221% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 12 ($41) | $79 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.028 ($7) | $5.05 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.83 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 65 ($215) | $419 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 ($0.19) | $0.51 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 19 ($63) | $50 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.240 ($4.10) | $8 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32,329 prices entered by 4,245 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
3.303
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 18% cheaper than in United States
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