Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 39% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (34 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (27 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (10 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (13 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (5.76 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (13 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (6 ₪) | 4.91 ₪ | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 9 ₪ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 49 ₪ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (2.81 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 19% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (7,550 ₪) | 9,439 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (5,043 ₪) | 6,963 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (403 ₪) | 890 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (4,125 ₪) | 5,615 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (3,778 ₪) | 4,155 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (842 ₪) | 425 ₪ | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (111 ₪) | 101 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (1,211 ₪) | 1,838 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (399 ₪) | 467 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (40 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (24 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 14% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (201 ₪) | 343 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (203 ₪) | 208 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (386 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (434 ₪) | 501 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 39% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (72,169 ₪) | 140,285 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (1.31 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (172 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 17% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (17 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (94 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 232% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (250 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (42 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (16 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (6.00 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (30 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (49 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Kuwait | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (197 ₪) | 167 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (94 ₪) | 88 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (273 ₪) | 308 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (261 ₪) | 291 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 54 ₪ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (21 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 31 ₪ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (1,505 ₪) | 2,949 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (0.49 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 267% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (272 ₪) | 260 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (12 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
12.112
ILS
/
KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,163 prices entered by 198 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 24% cheaper than in Israel
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