Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Colombia
Currency:
Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Kuwait is 52% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Kuwait | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.024 (COL$66,199) | COL$32,510 | + 104% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.980 (COL$26,084) | COL$25,743 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.805 (COL$23,786) | COL$10,670 | + 123% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.743 (COL$9,785) | COL$4,391 | + 123% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.016 (COL$13,388) | COL$9,449 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.592 (COL$7,807) | COL$4,063 | + 92% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (COL$29,459) | COL$12,352 | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.109 (COL$14,616) | COL$8,282 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.457 (COL$6,024) | COL$3,699 | + 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | COL$3,693 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | COL$46,333 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.392 (COL$5,171) | COL$6,179 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.158 (COL$2,078) | COL$3,298 | - 37% | |
Housing | + 298% | |||
Housing in Kuwait is 298% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Kuwait | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 681 (COL$8,973,483) | COL$3,219,020 | + 179% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (COL$5,557,288) | COL$1,572,970 | + 253% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 306 (COL$4,032,612) | COL$297,864 | + 1254% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 399 (COL$5,262,454) | COL$1,679,240 | + 213% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 344 (COL$4,532,022) | COL$961,165 | + 372% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 284 (COL$3,747,620) | COL$224,066 | + 1573% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (COL$126,503) | COL$71,417 | + 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 82 (COL$1,075,802) | COL$1,454,200 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 24 (COL$318,425) | COL$439,535 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.580 (COL$47,172) | COL$22,873 | + 106% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.897 (COL$38,172) | COL$23,155 | + 65% | |
Clothes | + 82% | |||
Clothes in Kuwait is 82% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Kuwait | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (COL$258,392) | COL$186,888 | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (COL$296,845) | COL$127,186 | + 133% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (COL$387,177) | COL$337,347 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (COL$372,417) | COL$253,763 | + 47% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Kuwait is 37% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Kuwait | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,421 (COL$163,664,888) | COL$71,943,000 | + 127% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.144 (COL$1,897) | COL$4,063 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (COL$197,161) | COL$143,253 | + 38% | |
Personal Care | + 108% | |||
Personal Care in Kuwait is 108% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Kuwait | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.873 (COL$24,681) | COL$16,886 | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (COL$53,124) | COL$29,435 | + 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (COL$380,357) | COL$116,122 | + 228% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.011 (COL$26,503) | COL$20,817 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (COL$36,124) | COL$14,173 | + 155% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.532 (COL$33,361) | COL$18,584 | + 80% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.607 (COL$8,002) | COL$8,054 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (COL$6,856) | COL$5,634 | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.865 (COL$64,106) | COL$29,728 | + 116% | |
Entertainment | + 113% | |||
Entertainment in Kuwait is 113% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Kuwait | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 18 (COL$231,237) | COL$47,334 | + 389% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (COL$92,066) | COL$30,005 | + 207% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (COL$261,725) | COL$118,019 | + 122% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (COL$410,334) | COL$117,272 | + 250% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | COL$32,159 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.886 (COL$24,854) | COL$10,312 | + 141% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | COL$4,543 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (COL$1,775,238) | COL$2,615,310 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (COL$536) | COL$242 | + 122% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 21 (COL$280,302) | COL$125,728 | + 123% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.026 (COL$13,517) | COL$9,485 | + 43% | |
TOTAL | + 112% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 112% more expensive than in Colombia
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