Cost of living in Kuwait compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.963 ($16) | $14 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.939 ($6) | $8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.424 ($4.65) | $4.31 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.558 ($1.82) | $0.88 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.805 ($2.63) | $3.01 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.573 ($1.87) | $4.07 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.293 ($4.22) | $6 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.630 ($2.06) | $3.39 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.388 ($1.27) | $1.74 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.21 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.356 ($1.16) | $1.91 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.240 ($0.78) | $2.07 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 536 ($1,749) | $2,233 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 346 ($1,128) | $1,604 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 38 ($125) | $178 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 329 ($1,076) | $1,609 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 242 ($791) | $1,140 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 46 ($150) | $117 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 ($28) | $48 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 ($327) | $301 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 ($115) | $120 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.037 ($10) | $11 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.551 ($8) | $22 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 ($54) | $49 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 16 ($53) | $44 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 28 ($93) | $87 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 ($103) | $114 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,563 ($18,165) | $22,996 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.209 ($0.68) | $0.77 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 ($37) | $80 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.261 ($11) | $7 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 ($26) | $20 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 17 ($57) | $110 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.801 ($5.88) | $7 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.702 ($5.56) | $3.50 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 0.957 ($3.13) | $5.05 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.986 ($3.22) | $3.54 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.924 ($3.02) | $1.85 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.067 ($13) | $22 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 5.947 ($19) | $45 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 ($21) | $25 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 59 ($192) | $221 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 28 ($91) | $75 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.319 ($4.31) | $4.80 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.81 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 151 ($494) | $405 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.054 ($0.18) | $0.19 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 41 ($134) | $53 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.072 ($3.50) | $8 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 51,073 prices entered by 6,519 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
3.265
USD
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 22% cheaper than in United States
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