Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 53% more expensive than in Hangzhou (China)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 16% more expensive than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (66元) | 45元 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (52元) | 34元 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.833 (19元) | 11元 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (12元) | 17元 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.199 (28元) | 15元 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (11元) | 8元 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (25元) | 46元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (17元) | 16元 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (12元) | 7元 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 7元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 107元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.489 (11元) | 9元 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.247 (5.73元) | 14元 | - 60% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 100% more expensive than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (14,471元) | 6,628元 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (9,666元) | 4,836元 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 28 (644元) | 597元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (7,906元) | 4,565元 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (7,241元) | 2,838元 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 43 (993元) | 331元 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (213元) | 95元 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 72 (1,667元) | 3,106元 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (734元) | 692元 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.769 (64元) | 28元 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.541 (82元) | 42元 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 38% more expensive than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (369元) | 383元 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (388元) | 247元 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (739元) | 566元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (832元) | 622元 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 50% more expensive than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (138,321元) | 185,606元 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (2.51元) | 7元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (330元) | 129元 | + 156% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 9 (211元) | 53元 | + 298% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 41% more expensive than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.549 (36元) | 33元 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (189元) | 27元 | + 597% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (501元) | 504元 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.839 (43元) | 47元 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.203 (28元) | 39元 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.323 (31元) | 31元 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.774 (18元) | 10元 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.328 (31元) | 11元 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.720 (110元) | 41元 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 42% more expensive than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (279元) | 164元 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (180元) | 135元 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 22 (513元) | 291元 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (501元) | 348元 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 51元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (40元) | 32元 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 133 (3,092元) | 3,127元 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (0.96元) | 0.61元 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (522元) | 289元 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (23元) | 18元 | + 27% | |
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TOTAL | + 53% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 323 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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