Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 135% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait)
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Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in London (United Kingdom) is 52% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
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London | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 3.405 | + 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (Dinar 2.918) | Dinar 2.408 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.92 (Dinar 1.510) | Dinar 1.128 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.11 (Dinar 0.426) | Dinar 0.485 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | £4.01 (Dinar 1.546) | Dinar 0.678 | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.02 (Dinar 0.778) | Dinar 0.528 | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.28 (Dinar 1.648) | Dinar 1.511 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (Dinar 0.771) | Dinar 0.868 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (Dinar 0.305) | Dinar 0.615 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.83 (Dinar 0.705) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (Dinar 3.936) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.28 (Dinar 0.879) | Dinar 0.419 | + 110% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.28 (Dinar 0.494) | Dinar 0.148 | + 235% | |
Housing | + 176% | |||
Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 176% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £4,323 (Dinar 1,665) | Dinar 576 | + 189% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,529 (Dinar 1,359) | Dinar 363 | + 275% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £165 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 23 | + 182% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,875 (Dinar 1,107) | Dinar 383 | + 189% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,733 (Dinar 667) | Dinar 203 | + 229% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £136 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 39 | + 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 6 | + 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | £255 (Dinar 98) | Dinar 71 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £103 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 27 | + 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.87 (Dinar 1.876) | Dinar 3.609 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (Dinar 5.146) | Dinar 2.485 | + 107% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £76 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 17 | + 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 18 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £86 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 32 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £97 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 45 | - 17% | |
Transportation | + 328% | |||
Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 328% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,424 (Dinar 10,946) | Dinar 6,105 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.43 (Dinar 0.550) | Dinar 0.124 | + 345% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £173 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 12 | + 471% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £21 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 33% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 27% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.22 (Dinar 0.857) | Dinar 1.664 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (Dinar 2.562) | Dinar 4.408 | - 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £55 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 24 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.62 (Dinar 1.396) | Dinar 2.153 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.03 (Dinar 0.782) | Dinar 1.872 | - 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.04 (Dinar 1.942) | Dinar 1.706 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.13 (Dinar 0.819) | Dinar 1.023 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £2.06 (Dinar 0.792) | Dinar 1.225 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (Dinar 5.851) | Dinar 3.044 | + 92% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 14% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
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London | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 10 | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £26 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 7 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £117 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 25 | + 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £77 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 25 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (Dinar 4.892) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.62 (Dinar 1.393) | Dinar 1.924 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £7 (Dinar 2.696) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £410 (Dinar 158) | Dinar 182 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (Dinar 0.042) | Dinar 0.046 | - 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £46 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 33 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (Dinar 5.813) | Dinar 1.000 | + 481% | |
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TOTAL | + 135% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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