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Cost of Living & Prices:
Kuwait vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Kuwait vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.08 times less for grocery shopping in Kuwait than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 7.95 PLN (2.08 USD) in Kuwait and 22.32 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Kuwait.

7.95 PLN
22.32 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.58 PLN (1.72 USD) in Kuwait and 9.13 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Kuwait.

6.58 PLN
9.13 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 37.15 PLN (9.72 USD) in Kuwait and 80.22 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Kuwait.

37.15 PLN
80.22 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

12.42 PLN
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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68.80 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 18.51 PLN (4.84 USD) in Kuwait and 66.58 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Kuwait.

18.51 PLN
66.58 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.18 PLN (2.93 USD) in Kuwait and 61.15 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Kuwait.

11.18 PLN
61.15 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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12.27 PLN

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

5.34 PLN
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Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.45 PLN (1.95 USD) for 12 eggs in Kuwait and 18.12 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Kuwait.

7.45 PLN
18.12 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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15.02 PLN

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

6.21 PLN
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Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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95.51 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 6.58 PLN (1.72 USD) in Kuwait and 10.85 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Kuwait.

6.58 PLN
10.85 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.35 PLN (0.88 USD) in Kuwait and 16.32 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Kuwait.

3.35 PLN
16.32 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 19.13 PLN (5.01 USD) in Kuwait and 63.87 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Kuwait.

19.13 PLN
63.87 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.96 PLN (1.56 USD) in Kuwait and 4.78 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in the United States.

5.96 PLN
4.78 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.48 PLN (0.91 USD) in Kuwait and 14.91 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Kuwait.

3.48 PLN
14.91 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 6.58 PLN (1.72 USD) in Kuwait and 20.37 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Kuwait.

6.58 PLN
20.37 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.22 PLN (1.11 USD) in Kuwait and 16.28 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Kuwait.

4.22 PLN
16.28 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.21 PLN (1.89 USD) in Kuwait and 31.42 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Kuwait.

7.21 PLN
31.42 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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34.32 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.09 PLN (1.33 USD) in Kuwait and 23.89 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Kuwait.

5.09 PLN
23.89 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.99 PLN (0.52 USD) in Kuwait and 9.56 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Kuwait.

1.99 PLN
9.56 PLN

Restaurant

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Kuwait vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.18 times less for meals in restaurants in Kuwait than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.88 PLN (4.94 USD) in Kuwait and 19.95 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Kuwait.

18.88 PLN
19.95 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.11 PLN (0.55 USD) in Kuwait and 10.7 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Kuwait.

2.11 PLN
10.70 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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30.58 PLN

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

12.42 PLN
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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38.22 PLN

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

11.68 PLN
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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 24.85 PLN (6.5 USD) in Kuwait and 45.86 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Kuwait.

24.85 PLN
45.86 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 186.36 PLN (48.76 USD) in Kuwait and 382.2 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Kuwait.

186.36 PLN
382.20 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 24.85 PLN (6.5 USD) in Kuwait and 95.55 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74% lower in Kuwait.

24.85 PLN
95.55 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.37 PLN (0.36 USD) in Kuwait and 8.41 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Kuwait.

1.37 PLN
8.41 PLN

Fuel

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Kuwait vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.6 times less for fuel in Kuwait than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.43 PLN (0.38 USD) in Kuwait and 3.62 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Kuwait.

1.43 PLN
3.62 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.31 PLN (0.34 USD) in Kuwait and 3.51 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Kuwait.

1.31 PLN
3.51 PLN

Transportation

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Kuwait vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.55 times less for transportation in Kuwait than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 186.36 PLN (48.76 USD) in Kuwait and 493.04 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Kuwait.

186.36 PLN
493.04 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.73 PLN (0.98 USD) in Kuwait and 10.51 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Kuwait.

3.73 PLN
10.51 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 37.27 PLN (9.75 USD) in Kuwait and 114.66 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Kuwait.

37.27 PLN
114.66 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.42 PLN (3.25 USD) in Kuwait and 7.11 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in the United States.

12.42 PLN
7.11 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 12.42 PLN (3.25 USD) in Kuwait and 17.2 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Kuwait.

12.42 PLN
17.20 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Kuwait vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 43.48 PLN (11.38 USD) in Kuwait and 68.8 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Kuwait.

43.48 PLN
68.80 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 400.92 PLN (104.9 USD) in Kuwait and 375.55 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in the United States.

400.92 PLN
375.55 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 177.41 PLN (46.42 USD) in Kuwait and 145.24 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in the United States.

177.41 PLN
145.24 PLN

Flats for rent

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Kuwait vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.72 times less for renting an apartment in Kuwait than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3284 PLN (859.32 USD) in Kuwait and 14526 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Kuwait.

3 284 PLN
14 526 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2542 PLN (664.97 USD) in Kuwait and 9097 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Kuwait.

2 542 PLN
9 097 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 6853 PLN (1793.12 USD) in Kuwait and 27114 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Kuwait.

6 853 PLN
27 114 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 5189 PLN (1357.64 USD) in Kuwait and 15699 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Kuwait.

5 189 PLN
15 699 PLN

Flats for sale

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Kuwait vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.31 times less for buying an apartment in Kuwait than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 26687 PLN (6982.35 USD) in Kuwait and 54571 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Kuwait.

26 687 PLN
54 571 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12355 PLN (3232.51 USD) in Kuwait and 35450 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Kuwait.

12 355 PLN
35 450 PLN

Salary

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Kuwait vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Kuwait is 2.96 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7733 PLN (2023.29 USD) in Kuwait and 22921 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 66.3% lower in Kuwait.

7 733 PLN
22 921 PLN

Hotels

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Kuwait vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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396 PLN

Two stars

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559 PLN

Three stars

470 PLN
746 PLN

Four stars

728 PLN
965 PLN

Five stars

1 230 PLN
2 297 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Kuwait: 3 cities, 38 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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