Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 23% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Kuwait | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (€9) | €13 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (€2.47) | €4.71 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (€1.53) | €1.53 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (€3.23) | €4.61 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (€1.44) | €1.82 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (€3.27) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (€2.20) | €1.61 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (€1.54) | €1.00 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.55 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €9 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (€1.90) | €2.24 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (€0.70) | €0.99 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 69% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Kuwait | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (€1,888) | €862 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (€1,261) | €634 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (€101) | €195 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (€1,032) | €528 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (€945) | €358 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (€210) | €115 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (€28) | €24 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (€303) | €342 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (€100) | €103 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (€10) | €9 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 14% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Kuwait | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (€50) | €80 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (€51) | €35 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (€96) | €89 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (€109) | €94 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 12% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Kuwait | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (€18,050) | €22,202 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (€0.33) | €1.98 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (€43) | €32 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 37% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Kuwait | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (€4.15) | €4.45 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (€24) | €8 | + 204% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (€62) | €42 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (€11) | €3.87 | + 174% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (€3.90) | €3.65 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (€3.03) | €4.52 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (€1.50) | €2.85 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (€8) | €2.79 | + 172% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (€12) | €14 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 9% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Kuwait | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (€49) | €31 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (€24) | €16 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (€68) | €35 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (€65) | €48 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (€5.18) | €3.82 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.23 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (€377) | €540 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (€0.12) | €0.46 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (€68) | €38 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (€3.00) | €4.69 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 9% more expensive than in Greece
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