Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Kuwait
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 61% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
| Netherlands | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Dinar 5.614) | Dinar 2.839 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Dinar 3.498) | Dinar 2.251 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.11 (Dinar 1.683) | Dinar 0.816 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (Dinar 0.428) | Dinar 0.504 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.68 (Dinar 1.541) | Dinar 1.065 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.98 (Dinar 0.979) | Dinar 0.475 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dinar 2.120) | Dinar 1.080 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (Dinar 0.726) | Dinar 0.726 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (Dinar 0.507) | Dinar 0.508 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (Dinar 0.492) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Dinar 2.122) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (Dinar 1.049) | Dinar 0.629 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (Dinar 0.493) | Dinar 0.232 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 38% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
| Netherlands | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,185 (Dinar 719) | Dinar 623 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,866 (Dinar 614) | Dinar 416 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €267 (Dinar 88) | Dinar 33 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,489 (Dinar 490) | Dinar 341 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,248 (Dinar 411) | Dinar 312 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €197 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 69 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 9 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (Dinar 104) | Dinar 100 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €187 (Dinar 62) | Dinar 33 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (Dinar 3.645) | Dinar 3.265 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.000 | + 202% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 11% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Netherlands | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 17 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 17 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 32 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 36 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 103% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
| Netherlands | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,626 (Dinar 9,421) | Dinar 5,958 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.05 (Dinar 0.675) | Dinar 0.108 | + 525% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €86 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 14 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 10% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Netherlands | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (Dinar 0.999) | Dinar 1.370 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (Dinar 3.949) | Dinar 8 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 21 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (Dinar 1.539) | Dinar 3.500 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 (Dinar 1.667) | Dinar 1.287 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (Dinar 1.712) | Dinar 1.000 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (Dinar 0.728) | Dinar 0.495 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.24 (Dinar 1.065) | Dinar 2.500 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.049 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 7% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
| Netherlands | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 16 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 8 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €234 (Dinar 77) | Dinar 23 | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 22 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (Dinar 4.277) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 (Dinar 1.116) | Dinar 1.711 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.28 (Dinar 1.739) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €653 (Dinar 215) | Dinar 124 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (Dinar 0.026) | Dinar 0.041 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 22 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Dinar 2.544) | Dinar 0.992 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,207 prices entered by 268 different people.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 44% more expensive than in Kuwait
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