Cost of living in Kuwait compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Kuwait | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 ($38) | $20 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.995 ($7) | $11 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.485 ($8) | $5.45 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.459 ($1.50) | $1.05 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.765 ($2.51) | $4.34 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.986 ($3.23) | $4.42 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 ($7) | $7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.870 ($2.85) | $3.97 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.500 ($1.64) | $2.08 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.28 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $17 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.440 ($1.44) | $2.83 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.172 ($0.56) | $2.65 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kuwait | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 546 ($1,789) | $2,889 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 351 ($1,149) | $2,186 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 400 ($1,311) | $220 | + 497% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 252 ($825) | $2,003 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 189 ($620) | $1,521 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $158 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 ($33) | $62 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 110 ($360) | $274 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 ($114) | $144 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.839 ($13) | $14 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $32 | - | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kuwait | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 13 ($42) | $57 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 11 ($37) | $54 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 25 ($82) | $99 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 35 ($116) | $136 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kuwait | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 13,439 ($44,054) | $29,113 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.203 ($0.67) | $0.97 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 ($49) | $78 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kuwait | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.468 ($15) | $9 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 ($13) | $25 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 30 ($98) | $162 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.505 ($4.93) | $9 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 ($9) | $4.94 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.512 ($4.96) | $6 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.736 ($5.69) | $4.83 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 ($1.71) | $2.42 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.759 ($12) | $29 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Kuwait | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 45 ($147) | $59 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 5.045 ($17) | $29 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 80 ($262) | $215 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 55 ($180) | $100 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $15 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.110 ($3.64) | $5.75 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 ($442) | $506 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 ($0.13) | $0.57 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 17 ($57) | $64 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.196 ($3.92) | $10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,333 prices entered by 2,226 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
3.278
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 10% cheaper than in United States
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