Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Kuwait | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (Q72) | Q86 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (Q57) | Q47 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (Q21) | Q29 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (Q13) | Q13 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (Q27) | Q17 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (Q12) | Q12 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (Q27) | Q43 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (Q18) | Q18 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (Q13) | Q10 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Q11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Q90 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (Q16) | Q17 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (Q5.91) | Q8 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 83% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Kuwait | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (Q15,852) | Q6,890 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (Q10,588) | Q4,195 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (Q847) | Q557 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (Q8,660) | Q5,350 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (Q7,932) | Q3,253 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (Q1,767) | Q410 | + 331% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (Q234) | Q242 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (Q2,543) | Q3,443 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (Q837) | Q662 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (Q83) | Q117 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (Q51) | Q31 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 21% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Kuwait | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (Q422) | Q435 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (Q425) | Q332 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (Q810) | Q756 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (Q911) | Q633 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Kuwait | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (Q151,521) | Q162,571 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (Q2.75) | Q12 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (Q361) | Q278 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 20% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Kuwait | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (Q35) | Q43 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Q198) | Q141 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (Q524) | Q301 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (Q89) | Q33 | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (Q33) | Q38 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (Q25) | Q45 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (Q13) | Q21 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (Q64) | Q17 | + 283% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (Q103) | Q79 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 35% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Kuwait | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (Q414) | Q146 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (Q198) | Q87 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (Q574) | Q252 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (Q549) | Q352 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Q56 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (Q44) | Q30 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Q18 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (Q3,161) | Q4,426 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (Q1.04) | Q1.57 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (Q572) | Q322 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (Q25) | Q26 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
25.430
GTQ
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,205 prices entered by 181 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 27% more expensive than in Guatemala
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