- Cost of Living
- Kuwait
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuwait compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.310 ($14) | $14 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.142 ($7) | $8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.250 ($4.11) | $4.58 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.580 ($1.90) | $0.89 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.415 ($4.65) | $3.18 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 ($2.27) | $4.03 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.512 ($4.97) | $6 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.800 ($2.63) | $3.35 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 ($1.77) | $1.59 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.33 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.319 ($1.05) | $1.92 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.206 ($0.68) | $2.13 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 533 ($1,752) | $2,037 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 410 ($1,346) | $1,570 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 100 ($328) | $177 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 313 ($1,028) | $1,566 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 238 ($782) | $1,121 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 124 ($407) | $122 | + 232% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 ($30) | $48 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 91 ($298) | $335 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 ($88) | $118 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.224 ($7) | $11 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.710 ($12) | $22 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 32% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 ($53) | $47 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 ($64) | $45 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 37 ($123) | $85 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 ($108) | $115 | - 6% | |
| 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 5,478 ($17,999) | $22,260 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.557 ($1.83) | $0.77 | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 18 ($58) | $85 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.677 ($5.51) | $7 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.476 ($15) | $19 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 ($70) | $111 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.000 ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.184 ($3.89) | $3.51 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.776 ($5.84) | $5.07 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.184 ($3.89) | $3.45 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.944 ($3.10) | $1.86 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.585 ($8) | $20 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 3% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 ($38) | $44 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 ($22) | $25 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 30 ($100) | $173 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 18 ($59) | $79 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.500 ($4.93) | $4.85 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.87 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 141 ($462) | $429 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.070 ($0.23) | $0.32 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 42 ($138) | $53 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.859 ($2.82) | $8 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.286
USD
/
KWD
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 10% cheaper than in United States
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