- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.862 ($16) | $14 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.118 ($7) | $8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.391 ($4.59) | $4.52 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.589 ($1.94) | $0.89 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.768 ($5.84) | $3.19 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 ($2.28) | $3.98 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.625 ($5.36) | $6 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.841 ($2.78) | $3.33 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 ($1.78) | $1.61 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.62 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.319 ($1.05) | $1.92 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.206 ($0.68) | $2.13 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 540 ($1,782) | $2,045 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 410 ($1,354) | $1,575 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 105 ($345) | $177 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 319 ($1,052) | $1,588 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 218 ($720) | $1,130 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 53 ($174) | $119 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 8 ($27) | $48 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 93 ($308) | $329 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 ($88) | $120 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.528 ($8) | $11 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.514 ($8) | $23 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 39% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 ($62) | $47 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 ($68) | $45 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 ($116) | $85 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 ($102) | $115 | - 11% | |
| 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 5,690 ($18,779) | $22,387 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.596 ($1.97) | $0.78 | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 17 ($56) | $85 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.658 ($5.47) | $7 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 ($20) | $19 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 19 ($64) | $111 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.000 ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.184 ($3.91) | $3.48 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.776 ($5.86) | $5.13 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.056 ($3.49) | $3.47 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.944 ($3.11) | $1.87 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.929 ($16) | $21 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 71% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 ($46) | $45 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 ($23) | $25 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 31 ($101) | $174 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 ($68) | $79 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.675 ($5.53) | $4.90 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.95 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 138 ($455) | $421 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.418 ($1.38) | $0.37 | + 278% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 47 ($155) | $53 | + 192% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.859 ($2.83) | $8 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
3.301
USD
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 90,552 prices entered by 12,955 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is about the same as in United States
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