Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (¥1,290) | ¥1,023 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (¥1,023) | ¥714 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (¥371) | ¥519 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (¥229) | ¥198 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (¥484) | ¥315 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (¥216) | ¥629 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (¥491) | ¥962 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (¥330) | ¥902 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (¥231) | ¥574 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥285 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,252 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (¥286) | ¥179 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (¥106) | ¥206 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (¥283,226) | ¥306,878 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (¥189,185) | ¥171,772 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (¥15,129) | ¥28,417 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (¥154,728) | ¥157,603 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (¥141,730) | ¥82,713 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (¥31,568) | ¥24,082 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (¥4,177) | ¥4,709 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (¥45,436) | ¥47,482 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (¥14,949) | ¥32,093 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (¥1,484) | ¥1,313 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (¥909) | ¥1,878 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (¥7,536) | ¥6,136 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (¥7,598) | ¥5,199 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (¥14,469) | ¥8,989 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (¥16,280) | ¥13,588 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (¥2,707,239) | ¥2,700,660 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (¥49) | ¥165 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (¥6,458) | ¥10,143 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (¥623) | ¥2,497 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (¥3,544) | ¥1,967 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (¥9,362) | ¥5,380 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (¥1,590) | ¥650 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (¥585) | ¥938 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (¥454) | ¥702 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (¥225) | ¥216 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (¥1,136) | ¥216 | + 427% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (¥1,840) | ¥4,060 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Kuwait | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (¥7,403) | ¥4,579 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (¥3,531) | ¥3,600 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (¥10,257) | ¥4,000 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (¥9,804) | ¥5,999 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥954 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (¥777) | ¥472 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥583 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (¥56,471) | ¥67,950 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (¥19) | ¥52 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (¥10,214) | ¥9,405 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (¥451) | ¥592 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
454.357
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KWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,053 prices entered by 198 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 11% cheaper than in Japan
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