Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 16% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 (143 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.995 (24 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.485 (30 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.459 (5.60 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.765 (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.986 (12 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (27 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.870 (11 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.500 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 11 ₪ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 57 ₪ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.440 (5.37 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.172 (2.10 ₪) | 5.62 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 6% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 484 (5,906 ₪) | 9,201 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 351 (4,278 ₪) | 6,593 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 400 (4,882 ₪) | 899 ₪ | + 443% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 252 (3,070 ₪) | 4,956 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 189 (2,308 ₪) | 3,761 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 506 ₪ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (122 ₪) | 84 ₪ | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 110 (1,339 ₪) | 1,194 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (426 ₪) | 637 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.839 (47 ₪) | 39 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 61 ₪ | - | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 40% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 13 (157 ₪) | 351 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 11 (139 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 25 (306 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 35 (433 ₪) | 480 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 20% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 13,439 (164,003 ₪) | 150,328 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.203 (2.48 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (183 ₪) | 229 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 24% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.468 (55 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (49 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 30 (366 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.505 (18 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (33 ₪) | 18 ₪ | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.512 (18 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.736 (21 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 255% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (6 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.759 (46 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 58% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 45 (546 ₪) | 169 ₪ | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 5.045 (62 ₪) | 89 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 80 (976 ₪) | 234 ₪ | + 318% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 55 (669 ₪) | 342 ₪ | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 59 ₪ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.110 (14 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 33 ₪ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (1,644 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (0.50 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 17 (211 ₪) | 223 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.196 (15 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 643 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
12.204
ILS
/
KWD
Cost of living in Kuwait is 7% more expensive than in Israel
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