Cost of living in Kuwait compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 36% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Kuwait | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (₩12,052) | ₩9,728 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (₩9,556) | ₩7,824 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (₩3,464) | ₩6,884 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (₩2,142) | ₩2,888 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (₩4,520) | ₩6,434 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (₩2,017) | ₩8,039 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (₩4,586) | ₩7,984 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (₩3,084) | ₩8,424 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (₩2,158) | ₩4,900 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₩2,924 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₩20,791 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (₩2,669) | ₩3,925 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (₩986) | ₩4,099 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
| Kuwait | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (₩2,646,612) | ₩3,727,990 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (₩1,767,846) | ₩2,236,600 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (₩141,376) | ₩272,954 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (₩1,445,864) | ₩1,095,220 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (₩1,324,401) | ₩714,933 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (₩294,987) | ₩120,000 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (₩39,034) | ₩30,234 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (₩424,576) | ₩219,090 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (₩139,691) | ₩100,000 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (₩13,864) | ₩16,029 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (₩8,492) | ₩14,433 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 12% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Kuwait | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (₩70,418) | ₩82,132 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (₩70,997) | ₩59,762 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (₩135,202) | ₩94,430 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (₩152,125) | ₩148,450 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 20% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Kuwait | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (₩25,297,900) | ₩41,461,500 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (₩459) | ₩1,846 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (₩60,350) | ₩56,684 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 11% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Kuwait | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (₩5,818) | ₩7,985 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (₩33,116) | ₩12,000 | + 176% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (₩87,482) | ₩42,086 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (₩14,860) | ₩21,034 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (₩5,463) | ₩15,000 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (₩4,246) | ₩9,644 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (₩2,102) | ₩3,593 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (₩10,614) | ₩8,235 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (₩17,192) | ₩12,817 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 10% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Kuwait | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (₩69,175) | ₩32,969 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (₩32,997) | ₩28,078 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (₩95,846) | ₩270,239 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (₩91,611) | ₩67,904 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₩15,654 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (₩7,264) | ₩5,405 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₩4,618 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (₩527,693) | ₩780,501 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (₩173) | ₩207 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (₩95,445) | ₩84,504 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (₩4,211) | ₩4,500 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4245.761
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 622 prices entered by 176 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 13% cheaper than in South Korea
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