Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 50% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
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| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 28% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (R 181) | R 153 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (R 144) | R 77 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.833 (R 53) | R 44 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (R 32) | R 20 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.199 (R 77) | R 53 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (R 30) | R 25 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (R 69) | R 64 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (R 46) | R 27 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (R 32) | R 21 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R 24 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R 91 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.489 (R 31) | R 28 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.247 (R 16) | R 18 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 63% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (R 39,846) | R 23,466 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (R 26,616) | R 15,431 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 28 (R 1,772) | R 1,252 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (R 21,768) | R 12,556 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (R 19,940) | R 8,368 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 43 (R 2,734) | R 1,018 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (R 588) | R 745 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 72 (R 4,590) | R 4,922 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (R 2,021) | R 1,342 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.769 (R 177) | R 123 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.541 (R 226) | R 70 | + 224% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 51% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (R 1,017) | R 869 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (R 1,069) | R 641 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (R 2,036) | R 1,634 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (R 2,290) | R 1,379 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 31% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (R 380,873) | R 414,264 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (R 7) | R 24 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (R 909) | R 557 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 9 (R 582) | R 126 | + 361% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 80% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.549 (R 99) | R 82 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (R 520) | R 290 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (R 1,379) | R 483 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.839 (R 118) | R 47 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.203 (R 77) | R 32 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.323 (R 85) | R 71 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.774 (R 49) | R 46 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.328 (R 85) | R 27 | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.720 (R 302) | R 220 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 74% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (R 767) | R 431 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (R 497) | R 206 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 22 (R 1,413) | R 762 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (R 1,379) | R 631 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R 69 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (R 109) | R 33 | + 233% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R 39 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 133 (R 8,515) | R 8,213 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (R 2.65) | R 1.53 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (R 1,437) | R 691 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (R 63) | R 51 | + 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 50% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
63.922
ZAR
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 803 prices entered by 156 different people.
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For example, you would need at least R 100,170 (Dinar 1,567) in Kuwait City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 67,000 in Cape Town.
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