Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 74% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 26% | |||
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| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 26% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (23 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (18 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.833 (7 BYN) | 5.84 BYN | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (4.14 BYN) | 2.51 BYN | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.199 (10 BYN) | 3.96 BYN | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (3.90 BYN) | 6 BYN | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (9 BYN) | 10 BYN | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (5.97 BYN) | 3.72 BYN | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (4.17 BYN) | 2.45 BYN | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 2.22 BYN | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 32 BYN | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.489 (4.02 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.247 (2.03 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 135% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (5,120 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (3,420 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 28 (228 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (2,797 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (2,562 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 43 (351 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 308% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (76 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 72 (590 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (260 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.769 (23 BYN) | 27 BYN | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.541 (29 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 26% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (131 BYN) | 171 BYN | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (137 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (262 BYN) | 261 BYN | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (294 BYN) | 286 BYN | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 79% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (48,936 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (0.89 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (117 BYN) | 46 BYN | + 154% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 9 (75 BYN) | 25 BYN | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 77% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.549 (13 BYN) | 16 BYN | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (67 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 211% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (177 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 395% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.839 (15 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.203 (10 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.323 (11 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.774 (6 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.328 (11 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.720 (39 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 68% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuwait City | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (99 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (64 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 22 (182 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (177 BYN) | 120 BYN | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 15 BYN | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (14 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 180% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 7 BYN | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 133 (1,094 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (0.34 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (185 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (8 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 87% | |
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TOTAL | + 74% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 596 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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