Cost of living in Kuwait compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kuwait | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (£7) | £14 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (£5.88) | £6 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (£2.13) | £3.35 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (£1.32) | £1.06 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (£2.78) | £3.25 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (£1.24) | £1.89 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (£2.82) | £3.79 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (£1.90) | £1.95 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (£1.33) | £0.95 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.72 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £8 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (£1.64) | £2.20 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (£0.61) | £1.05 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kuwait | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (£1,628) | £1,804 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (£1,088) | £1,259 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (£87) | £218 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (£890) | £1,035 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (£815) | £756 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (£182) | £120 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (£24) | £26 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (£261) | £302 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (£86) | £87 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (£9) | £6 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (£5.22) | £14 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 19% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kuwait | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (£43) | £61 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (£44) | £32 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (£83) | £67 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (£94) | £69 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kuwait | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (£15,565) | £25,499 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (£0.28) | £1.65 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (£37) | £78 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kuwait | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (£3.58) | £3.52 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (£20) | £10 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (£54) | £81 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (£9) | £3.35 | + 173% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (£3.36) | £1.70 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (£2.61) | £3.55 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (£1.29) | £2.29 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (£7) | £1.72 | + 280% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (£11) | £14 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Kuwait | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (£43) | £36 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (£20) | £19 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (£59) | £148 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (£56) | £60 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (£4.47) | £3.25 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.67 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (£325) | £433 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (£0.11) | £0.10 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (£59) | £33 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (£2.59) | £13 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.612
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Cost of living in Kuwait is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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