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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 2.91 times less for grocery shopping in Kuwait than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 8.61 PLN (2.35 USD) in Kuwait and 27.1 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Kuwait.

8.61 PLN
27.10 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.82 PLN (1.86 USD) in Kuwait and 9.22 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26% lower in Kuwait.

6.82 PLN
9.22 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 36.24 PLN (9.91 USD) in Kuwait and 72.94 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Kuwait.

36.24 PLN
72.94 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

11.96 PLN
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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65.84 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 24.16 PLN (6.61 USD) in Kuwait and 58.82 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Kuwait.

24.16 PLN
58.82 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.77 PLN (2.94 USD) in Kuwait and 69.5 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Kuwait.

10.77 PLN
69.50 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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12.22 PLN

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

4.66 PLN
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.54 PLN (2.06 USD) for 12 eggs in Kuwait and 26.3 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Kuwait.

7.54 PLN
26.30 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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13.94 PLN

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

6.34 PLN
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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91.41 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 8.01 PLN (2.19 USD) in Kuwait and 10.75 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Kuwait.

8.01 PLN
10.75 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.19 PLN (1.14 USD) in Kuwait and 18.33 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Kuwait.

4.19 PLN
18.33 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 21.53 PLN (5.89 USD) in Kuwait and 62.77 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Kuwait.

21.53 PLN
62.77 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.62 PLN (1.54 USD) in Kuwait and 5.82 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Kuwait.

5.62 PLN
5.82 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.55 PLN (1.24 USD) in Kuwait and 14.67 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69% lower in Kuwait.

4.55 PLN
14.67 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 6.22 PLN (1.7 USD) in Kuwait and 20.92 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Kuwait.

6.22 PLN
20.92 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.78 PLN (1.31 USD) in Kuwait and 13.68 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Kuwait.

4.78 PLN
13.68 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.34 PLN (1.73 USD) in Kuwait and 30.25 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79% lower in Kuwait.

6.34 PLN
30.25 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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32.85 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.74 PLN (1.57 USD) in Kuwait and 23.3 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Kuwait.

5.74 PLN
23.30 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.67 PLN (0.46 USD) in Kuwait and 9.11 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Kuwait.

1.67 PLN
9.11 PLN

Restaurant

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Kuwait vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.65 times less for meals in restaurants in Kuwait than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 19.26 PLN (5.26 USD) in Kuwait and 21.43 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Kuwait.

19.26 PLN
21.43 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.79 PLN (0.49 USD) in Kuwait and 12.07 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Kuwait.

1.79 PLN
12.07 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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29.26 PLN

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

8.97 PLN
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
43.89 PLN

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

11.96 PLN
-

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 29.9 PLN (8.18 USD) in Kuwait and 43.89 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Kuwait.

29.90 PLN
43.89 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 179.42 PLN (49.05 USD) in Kuwait and 512.09 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Kuwait.

179.42 PLN
512.09 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 29.9 PLN (8.18 USD) in Kuwait and 95.1 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Kuwait.

29.90 PLN
95.10 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.32 PLN (0.36 USD) in Kuwait and 9.33 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Kuwait.

1.32 PLN
9.33 PLN

Fuel

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Kuwait vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.65 times less for fuel in Kuwait than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.38 PLN (0.38 USD) in Kuwait and 3.6 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Kuwait.

1.38 PLN
3.60 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.26 PLN (0.34 USD) in Kuwait and 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Kuwait.

1.26 PLN
3.39 PLN

Transportation

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Kuwait vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.52 times less for transportation in Kuwait than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 179.42 PLN (49.05 USD) in Kuwait and 482.83 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Kuwait.

179.42 PLN
482.83 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.59 PLN (0.98 USD) in Kuwait and 10.61 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Kuwait.

3.59 PLN
10.61 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 59.81 PLN (16.35 USD) in Kuwait and 153.63 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Kuwait.

59.81 PLN
153.63 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.96 PLN (3.27 USD) in Kuwait and 7.94 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in the United States.

11.96 PLN
7.94 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 11.96 PLN (3.27 USD) in Kuwait and 18.25 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Kuwait.

11.96 PLN
18.25 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 41.86 PLN (11.45 USD) in Kuwait and 73.16 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Kuwait.

41.86 PLN
73.16 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 370.09 PLN (101.18 USD) in Kuwait and 577.09 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Kuwait.

370.09 PLN
577.09 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 143.54 PLN (39.24 USD) in Kuwait and 237.76 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Kuwait.

143.54 PLN
237.76 PLN

Flats for rent

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Kuwait vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.49 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 2953 PLN (807.33 USD) in Kuwait and 14842 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Kuwait.

2 953 PLN
14 842 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 2239 PLN (612.13 USD) in Kuwait and 9302 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Kuwait.

2 239 PLN
9 302 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 6332 PLN (1730.97 USD) in Kuwait and 30072 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Kuwait.

6 332 PLN
30 072 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 4823 PLN (1318.44 USD) in Kuwait and 19118 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Kuwait.

4 823 PLN
19 118 PLN

Flats for sale

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Kuwait vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.36 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 21836 PLN (5969.69 USD) in Kuwait and 63482 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Kuwait.

21 836 PLN
63 482 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 10306 PLN (2817.53 USD) in Kuwait and 44538 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Kuwait.

10 306 PLN
44 538 PLN

Salary

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Kuwait vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Kuwait is 1.67 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 11241 PLN (3073.12 USD) in Kuwait and 18820 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 40.3% lower in Kuwait.

11 241 PLN
18 820 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

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379 PLN

Two stars

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535 PLN

Three stars

450 PLN
714 PLN

Four stars

697 PLN
923 PLN

Five stars

1 177 PLN
2 198 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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