Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.690 (Rp 183,891) | Rp 74,680 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.302 (Rp 114,716) | Rp 59,111 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.961 (Rp 47,879) | Rp 28,000 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.559 (Rp 27,841) | Rp 22,656 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.142 (Rp 56,911) | Rp 29,420 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.602 (Rp 30,014) | Rp 18,202 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 0.788 (Rp 39,276) | Rp 65,816 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (Rp 36,205) | Rp 44,338 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (Rp 25,325) | Rp 23,243 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 35,749 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 360,498 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (Rp 31,331) | Rp 21,944 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (Rp 11,578) | Rp 20,736 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 141% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 615 (Rp 30,672,421) | Rp 20,953,000 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 414 (Rp 20,628,356) | Rp 11,167,100 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 304 (Rp 15,174,118) | Rp 1,054,360 | + 1339% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 339 (Rp 16,879,368) | Rp 9,923,360 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 524 (Rp 26,135,520) | Rp 5,211,980 | + 401% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 143 (Rp 7,132,527) | Rp 555,271 | + 1185% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (Rp 471,076) | Rp 361,046 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 94 (Rp 4,709,040) | Rp 4,110,400 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (Rp 1,586,251) | Rp 1,797,940 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.926 (Rp 145,801) | Rp 58,625 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.277 (Rp 113,464) | Rp 87,033 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (Rp 752,494) | Rp 862,192 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (Rp 966,366) | Rp 470,714 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 27 (Rp 1,326,045) | Rp 1,197,150 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Rp 1,662,441) | Rp 1,408,570 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,965 (Rp 297,290,193) | Rp 517,151,000 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (Rp 5,383) | Rp 11,228 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (Rp 738,166) | Rp 158,658 | + 365% | |
| Personal Care | + 190% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 190% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.304 (Rp 114,820) | Rp 22,717 | + 405% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Rp 384,314) | Rp 48,531 | + 692% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (Rp 1,074,661) | Rp 355,517 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.674 (Rp 133,238) | Rp 115,732 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.518 (Rp 75,634) | Rp 23,036 | + 228% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.551 (Rp 77,296) | Rp 32,995 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.002 (Rp 49,928) | Rp 49,135 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.630 (Rp 81,229) | Rp 17,984 | + 352% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.670 (Rp 232,755) | Rp 87,591 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kuwait | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (Rp 712,998) | Rp 194,090 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (Rp 385,033) | Rp 119,744 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (Rp 989,909) | Rp 3,533,850 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (Rp 1,031,866) | Rp 487,508 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 119,009 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.690 (Rp 84,213) | Rp 38,686 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 44,445 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (Rp 6,714,400) | Rp 11,422,800 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (Rp 2,026) | Rp 2,007 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (Rp 1,322,332) | Rp 596,222 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.026 (Rp 51,126) | Rp 36,260 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 907 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia
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