Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 20% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Kuwait | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (37,904 Riels) | 16,155 Riels | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (30,055 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (10,896 Riels) | 7,923 Riels | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (6,736 Riels) | 7,519 Riels | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (14,216 Riels) | 9,383 Riels | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (6,345 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (14,424 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (9,701 Riels) | 14,078 Riels | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (6,786 Riels) | 4,273 Riels | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 2,770 Riels | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 40,000 Riels | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (8,395 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (3,102 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 133% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Kuwait | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (8,323,574 Riels) | 3,423,250 Riels | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (5,559,860 Riels) | 2,153,800 Riels | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (444,626 Riels) | 400,524 Riels | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (4,547,231 Riels) | 2,000,000 Riels | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (4,165,232 Riels) | 1,400,000 Riels | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (927,730 Riels) | 300,000 Riels | + 209% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (122,761 Riels) | 51,685 Riels | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (1,335,288 Riels) | 1,200,000 Riels | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (439,329 Riels) | 472,094 Riels | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (43,602 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (26,706 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 167% | |
| Clothes | + 217% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 217% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Kuwait | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (221,466 Riels) | 80,000 Riels | + 177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (223,284 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 458% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (425,208 Riels) | 392,250 Riels | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (478,431 Riels) | 152,014 Riels | + 215% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 43% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Kuwait | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (79,561,690 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (1,442 Riels) | 4,511 Riels | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (189,801 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 49% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Kuwait | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (18,297 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (104,148 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (275,129 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 359% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (46,735 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 412% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (17,180 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (13,353 Riels) | 16,000 Riels | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (6,610 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (33,382 Riels) | 8,000 Riels | + 317% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (54,069 Riels) | 12,000 Riels | + 351% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 5% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Kuwait | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (217,556 Riels) | 55,571 Riels | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (103,775 Riels) | 100,000 Riels | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (301,435 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 402% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (288,117 Riels) | 800,000 Riels | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 20,000 Riels | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (22,846 Riels) | 6,000 Riels | + 281% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 6,060 Riels | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (1,659,590 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (544 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (300,174 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (13,245 Riels) | 21,507 Riels | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 393 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
13352.884
KHR
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 21% more expensive than in Cambodia
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