Cost of living in Kuwait compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 18% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Kuwait | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 (₩51,029) | ₩11,112 | + 359% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.995 (₩8,686) | ₩8,261 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.485 (₩10,819) | ₩6,320 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.459 (₩1,998) | ₩2,943 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.765 (₩3,331) | ₩4,510 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.986 (₩4,295) | ₩8,051 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (₩9,735) | ₩8,585 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.870 (₩3,786) | ₩10,031 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.500 (₩2,178) | ₩5,227 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₩3,534 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₩28,976 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.440 (₩1,917) | ₩3,219 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.172 (₩750) | ₩4,218 | - 82% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 30% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Kuwait | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 546 (₩2,376,978) | ₩3,398,020 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 351 (₩1,526,378) | ₩1,765,730 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 400 (₩1,741,794) | ₩240,148 | + 625% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 252 (₩1,095,545) | ₩1,164,310 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 189 (₩823,368) | ₩650,609 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₩80,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (₩43,545) | ₩30,706 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 110 (₩477,609) | ₩433,362 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (₩151,848) | ₩100,000 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.839 (₩16,718) | ₩9,000 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₩14,433 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 22% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Kuwait | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 13 (₩56,135) | ₩84,222 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 11 (₩49,539) | ₩64,872 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 25 (₩109,093) | ₩118,053 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 35 (₩154,330) | ₩170,960 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 10% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Kuwait | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 13,439 (₩58,518,614) | ₩34,650,900 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.203 (₩884) | ₩1,684 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (₩65,317) | ₩63,000 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 25% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Kuwait | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.468 (₩19,457) | ₩7,985 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (₩17,556) | ₩12,000 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 30 (₩130,635) | ₩22,839 | + 472% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.505 (₩6,555) | ₩20,000 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (₩11,938) | ₩15,000 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.512 (₩6,584) | ₩9,644 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.736 (₩7,561) | ₩3,593 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (₩2,266) | ₩6,320 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.759 (₩16,368) | ₩16,406 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 97% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Kuwait | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 45 (₩194,798) | ₩37,219 | + 423% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 5.045 (₩21,967) | ₩29,913 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 80 (₩348,359) | ₩113,526 | + 207% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 55 (₩238,574) | ₩63,200 | + 277% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₩15,654 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.110 (₩4,831) | ₩5,039 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₩5,084 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (₩586,675) | ₩924,016 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (₩177) | ₩206 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 17 (₩75,350) | ₩74,403 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.196 (₩5,207) | ₩4,500 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 380 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 28% more expensive than in South Korea
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