Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 23% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Kuwait | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 (HK$297) | HK$91 | + 225% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.995 (HK$51) | HK$45 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.485 (HK$63) | HK$52 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.459 (HK$12) | HK$27 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.765 (HK$19) | HK$33 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.724 (HK$18) | HK$21 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (HK$57) | HK$99 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.870 (HK$22) | HK$34 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.620 (HK$16) | HK$40 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | HK$15 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | HK$165 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.440 (HK$11) | HK$17 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.500 (HK$13) | HK$15 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Kuwait | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 546 (HK$13,829) | HK$40,684 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 350 (HK$8,867) | HK$27,569 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 400 (HK$10,133) | HK$1,305 | + 676% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 252 (HK$6,374) | HK$24,866 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 189 (HK$4,790) | HK$15,717 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | HK$806 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (HK$253) | HK$174 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 110 (HK$2,779) | HK$2,775 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (HK$883) | HK$685 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.839 (HK$97) | HK$96 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | HK$111 | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 25% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Kuwait | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 13 (HK$327) | HK$665 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 11 (HK$288) | HK$340 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 25 (HK$635) | HK$722 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 35 (HK$898) | HK$992 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 31% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Kuwait | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,962 (HK$227,038) | HK$186,638 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.124 (HK$3.14) | HK$25 | - 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (HK$380) | HK$468 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 51% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Kuwait | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.468 (HK$113) | HK$36 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (HK$102) | HK$102 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 30 (HK$760) | HK$489 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.505 (HK$38) | HK$40 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (HK$69) | HK$29 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.512 (HK$38) | HK$41 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.736 (HK$44) | HK$14 | + 209% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (HK$13) | HK$21 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.759 (HK$95) | HK$298 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 22% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Kuwait | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 45 (HK$1,133) | HK$417 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 5.045 (HK$128) | HK$196 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 80 (HK$2,027) | HK$500 | + 305% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 55 (HK$1,388) | HK$713 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | HK$140 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.110 (HK$28) | HK$42 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | HK$63 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (HK$3,413) | HK$3,000 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (HK$1.03) | HK$3.33 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 17 (HK$438) | HK$633 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.196 (HK$30) | HK$87 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 394 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 20% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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