Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kuwait | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.024 (CHF 15) | CHF 27 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 1.980 (CHF 5.81) | CHF 16 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.805 (CHF 5.30) | CHF 12 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.743 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 1.76 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.016 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 8 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.592 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 4.33 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.236 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.109 (CHF 3.26) | CHF 4.07 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.457 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 2.50 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 2.01 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 14 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.392 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 2.75 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.158 (CHF 0.46) | CHF 2.68 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 13% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kuwait | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 681 (CHF 2,000) | CHF 3,114 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 422 (CHF 1,238) | CHF 2,293 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 306 (CHF 899) | CHF 231 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 399 (CHF 1,173) | CHF 1,883 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 344 (CHF 1,010) | CHF 1,260 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 284 (CHF 835) | CHF 125 | + 567% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (CHF 28) | CHF 53 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 82 (CHF 240) | CHF 472 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 24 (CHF 71) | CHF 110 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.580 (CHF 11) | CHF 20 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.897 (CHF 9) | CHF 31 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 5% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kuwait | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (CHF 58) | CHF 108 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (CHF 66) | CHF 46 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (CHF 86) | CHF 122 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (CHF 83) | CHF 160 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kuwait | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,421 (CHF 36,470) | CHF 33,822 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.144 (CHF 0.42) | CHF 1.86 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (CHF 44) | CHF 77 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kuwait | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.873 (CHF 5.50) | CHF 13 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.032 (CHF 12) | CHF 26 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 29 (CHF 85) | CHF 176 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.011 (CHF 5.91) | CHF 5.94 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.742 (CHF 8) | CHF 4.44 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.532 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.24 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.607 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 3.09 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 0.520 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 3.57 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.865 (CHF 14) | CHF 53 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Kuwait | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 18 (CHF 52) | CHF 83 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (CHF 21) | CHF 36 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (CHF 58) | CHF 125 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (CHF 91) | CHF 114 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 19 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.886 (CHF 5.54) | CHF 4.99 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 135 (CHF 396) | CHF 702 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.33 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (CHF 78) | CHF 89 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.026 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 9 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,144 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland
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