Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 7% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Kuwait | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (Dinar 3.480) | Dinar 2.616 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (Dinar 2.760) | Dinar 2.540 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (Dinar 1.000) | Dinar 1.169 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (Dinar 0.619) | Dinar 0.601 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (Dinar 1.305) | Dinar 1.080 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (Dinar 0.583) | Dinar 0.392 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (Dinar 1.324) | Dinar 1.233 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (Dinar 0.891) | Dinar 0.760 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (Dinar 0.623) | Dinar 0.282 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dinar 0.710 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (Dinar 0.771) | Dinar 1.089 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (Dinar 0.285) | Dinar 0.460 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 11% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Kuwait | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (Dinar 764) | Dinar 594 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (Dinar 511) | Dinar 387 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 83 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (Dinar 418) | Dinar 366 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (Dinar 382) | Dinar 282 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (Dinar 85) | Dinar 75 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 17 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (Dinar 123) | Dinar 95 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 26 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (Dinar 4.004) | Dinar 3.000 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (Dinar 2.452) | Dinar 2.413 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Kuwait | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 17 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 22 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 34 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 33 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 6% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Kuwait | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (Dinar 7,305) | Dinar 9,130 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (Dinar 0.132) | Dinar 0.191 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 14 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 26% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Kuwait | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (Dinar 1.680) | Dinar 2.000 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 7 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 5.000 | + 405% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (Dinar 4.291) | Dinar 2.000 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (Dinar 1.578) | Dinar 2.006 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (Dinar 1.226) | Dinar 2.500 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (Dinar 0.607) | Dinar 1.000 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (Dinar 3.065) | Dinar 1.000 | + 207% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (Dinar 4.965) | Dinar 2.413 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Kuwait | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 23 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 8 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 20 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 21 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (Dinar 2.098) | Dinar 1.816 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dinar 3.032 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (Dinar 152) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (Dinar 0.050) | Dinar 0.040 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 30 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (Dinar 1.216) | Dinar 2.086 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.226
BHD
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 516 prices entered by 123 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 8% more expensive than in Bahrain
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