Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 95% more expensive than in Chengdu (China)
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| Food | + 53% | |||
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| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 53% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.715 (88元) | 24元 | + 268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.302 (54元) | 33元 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.961 (23元) | 15元 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.560 (13元) | 16元 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.209 (29元) | 14元 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.606 (14元) | 8元 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.188 (28元) | 51元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (17元) | 12元 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (12元) | 4.69元 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.93元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 161元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.489 (12元) | 9元 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.247 (5.84元) | 11元 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 282% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 282% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 615 (14,559元) | 4,487元 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 414 (9,791元) | 2,936元 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 280 (6,618元) | 497元 | + 1231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 339 (8,012元) | 3,235元 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 523 (12,371元) | 1,790元 | + 591% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 103 (2,444元) | 218元 | + 1022% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (224元) | 101元 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 74 (1,751元) | 1,891元 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (756元) | 565元 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.579 (61元) | 50元 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.478 (82元) | 42元 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 34% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (357元) | 506元 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (409元) | 212元 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 28 (653元) | 602元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 32 (750元) | 657元 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 31% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,965 (141,108元) | 213,009元 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (2.56元) | 8元 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (337元) | 157元 | + 115% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 9 (223元) | 27元 | + 730% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 95% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.445 (58元) | 25元 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (180元) | 24元 | + 641% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 23 (541元) | 158元 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.701 (40元) | 18元 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.478 (35元) | 40元 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.510 (36元) | 37元 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.867 (21元) | 10元 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.254 (30元) | 10元 | + 197% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.672 (111元) | 61元 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 68% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (258元) | 156元 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (183元) | 80元 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 21 (495元) | 306元 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (490元) | 308元 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 52元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.690 (40元) | 32元 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 139 (3,297元) | 3,218元 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (0.98元) | 0.39元 | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (632元) | 225元 | + 181% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (23元) | 21元 | + 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 95% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 319 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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