Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kuwait | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (€9) | €19 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (€7) | €9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (€2.48) | €5.24 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (€1.53) | €1.34 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (€3.24) | €3.71 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (€1.45) | €2.83 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (€3.29) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (€2.21) | €2.21 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (€1.55) | €1.69 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.43 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (€1.91) | €2.26 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (€0.71) | €1.28 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 29% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Kuwait | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (€1,896) | €1,241 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (€1,267) | €919 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (€101) | €167 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (€1,036) | €849 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (€949) | €694 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (€211) | €99 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (€28) | €23 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (€304) | €275 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (€100) | €117 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (€10) | €6 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (€6) | €11 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 10% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Kuwait | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (€50) | €79 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (€51) | €37 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (€97) | €96 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (€109) | €98 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 17% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kuwait | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (€18,126) | €25,780 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (€0.33) | €1.84 | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (€43) | €36 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Kuwait | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (€4.17) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (€24) | €12 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (€63) | €92 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (€11) | €7 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (€3.91) | €4.14 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (€3.04) | €3.18 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (€1.51) | €2.03 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (€8) | €2.38 | + 219% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (€12) | €20 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 16% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kuwait | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (€50) | €40 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (€24) | €17 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (€69) | €74 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (€66) | €82 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (€5.20) | €1.92 | + 171% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.92 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (€378) | €763 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (€0.12) | €0.29 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (€68) | €60 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (€3.02) | €5.47 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 7% cheaper than in Italy
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