Cost of living in Kuwait City, Kuwait

Summary of cost of living in Kuwait City

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Dinar 1,384
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Dinar 678
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Kuwait City
Current as of Sep 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Dinar 11
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Dinar 2.055
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Dinar 2.263
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Dinar 0.460
12 eggs, large Dinar 0.808
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Dinar 0.920
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Dinar 2.239
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Dinar 0.857
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Dinar 0.486
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket -
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality -
2 liters of coca-cola Dinar 0.441
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Dinar 0.188
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Dinar 497
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Dinar 360
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Dinar 101
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Dinar 266
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Dinar 197
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Dinar 109
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Dinar 10
40” flat screen tv Dinar 107
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Dinar 35
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Dinar 3.761
Hourly rate for cleaning help Dinar 6
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Dinar 13
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Dinar 12
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Dinar 26
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Dinar 35
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Dinar 9,507
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Dinar 0.196
Monthly ticket public transport Dinar 15
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Dinar 8
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Dinar 4.342
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Dinar 4.136
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Dinar 24
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Dinar 1.539
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Dinar 2.684
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Dinar 1.509
4 rolls of toilet paper Dinar 1.681
Tube of toothpaste Dinar 0.559
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Dinar 3.759
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Dinar 42
2 tickets to the movies Dinar 5.447
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Dinar 78
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Dinar 50
1 cocktail drink in downtown club -
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Dinar 1.205
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) -
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Dinar 139
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Dinar 0.041
1 month of gym membership in business district Dinar 19
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Dinar 1.000
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 162 prices entered by 61 different people.
Latest price update: September 10, 2024

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