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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 2.02 EUR (2.36 USD) in Kuwait and 6.35 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Kuwait.

2.02 EUR
6.35 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.6 EUR (1.87 USD) in Kuwait and 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Kuwait.

1.60 EUR
2.16 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.5 EUR (9.92 USD) in Kuwait and 17.1 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Kuwait.

8.50 EUR
17.10 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

2.81 EUR
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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15.43 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.67 EUR (6.61 USD) in Kuwait and 13.79 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Kuwait.

5.67 EUR
13.79 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.53 EUR (2.95 USD) in Kuwait and 16.29 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Kuwait.

2.53 EUR
16.29 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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2.86 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

1.09 EUR
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.77 EUR (2.06 USD) for 12 eggs in Kuwait and 6.17 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Kuwait.

1.77 EUR
6.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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3.27 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.49 EUR
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.43 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.88 EUR (2.19 USD) in Kuwait and 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Kuwait.

1.88 EUR
2.52 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.98 EUR (1.15 USD) in Kuwait and 4.3 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Kuwait.

0.98 EUR
4.30 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 5.05 EUR (5.89 USD) in Kuwait and 14.71 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Kuwait.

5.05 EUR
14.71 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.32 EUR (1.54 USD) in Kuwait and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Kuwait.

1.32 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.07 EUR (1.24 USD) in Kuwait and 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Kuwait.

1.07 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.46 EUR (1.7 USD) in Kuwait and 4.9 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Kuwait.

1.46 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.12 EUR (1.31 USD) in Kuwait and 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Kuwait.

1.12 EUR
3.21 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.49 EUR (1.73 USD) in Kuwait and 7.09 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79% lower in Kuwait.

1.49 EUR
7.09 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.70 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.35 EUR (1.57 USD) in Kuwait and 5.46 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Kuwait.

1.35 EUR
5.46 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.39 EUR (0.46 USD) in Kuwait and 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Kuwait.

0.39 EUR
2.14 EUR

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 4.52 EUR (5.27 USD) in Kuwait and 5.02 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10% lower in Kuwait.

4.52 EUR
5.02 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in Kuwait and 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Kuwait.

0.42 EUR
2.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
6.86 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

2.10 EUR
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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10.29 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.81 EUR
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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.01 EUR (8.18 USD) in Kuwait and 10.29 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Kuwait.

7.01 EUR
10.29 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 42.09 EUR (49.09 USD) in Kuwait and 120.04 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Kuwait.

42.09 EUR
120.04 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7.01 EUR (8.18 USD) in Kuwait and 22.29 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Kuwait.

7.01 EUR
22.29 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in Kuwait and 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Kuwait.

0.31 EUR
2.19 EUR

Fuel

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Kuwait vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.69 times less for fuel in Kuwait than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Kuwait and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Kuwait.

0.32 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.29 EUR (0.34 USD) in Kuwait and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Kuwait.

0.29 EUR
0.80 EUR

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 42.09 EUR (49.09 USD) in Kuwait and 113.18 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Kuwait.

42.09 EUR
113.18 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.84 EUR (0.98 USD) in Kuwait and 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Kuwait.

0.84 EUR
2.49 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 14.03 EUR (16.36 USD) in Kuwait and 36.01 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61% lower in Kuwait.

14.03 EUR
36.01 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.81 EUR (3.27 USD) in Kuwait and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in the United States.

2.81 EUR
1.86 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.81 EUR (3.27 USD) in Kuwait and 4.28 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Kuwait.

2.81 EUR
4.28 EUR

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 9.82 EUR (11.45 USD) in Kuwait and 17.15 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Kuwait.

9.82 EUR
17.15 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.81 EUR (101.25 USD) in Kuwait and 135.28 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Kuwait.

86.81 EUR
135.28 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.67 EUR (39.27 USD) in Kuwait and 55.73 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Kuwait.

33.67 EUR
55.73 EUR

Flats for rent

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Kuwait vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.48 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 692.71 EUR (807.88 USD) in Kuwait and 3479 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Kuwait.

692.71 EUR
3 479 EUR

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 525.23 EUR (612.55 USD) in Kuwait and 2181 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Kuwait.

525.23 EUR
2 181 EUR

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 1485 EUR (1732.16 USD) in Kuwait and 7049 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Kuwait.

1 485 EUR
7 049 EUR

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 1131 EUR (1319.35 USD) in Kuwait and 4482 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Kuwait.

1 131 EUR
4 482 EUR

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 5122 EUR (5973.81 USD) in Kuwait and 14881 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Kuwait.

5 122 EUR
14 881 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2418 EUR (2819.47 USD) in Kuwait and 10440 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Kuwait.

2 418 EUR
10 440 EUR

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 2637 EUR (3075.24 USD) in Kuwait and 4412 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 40.2% lower in Kuwait.

2 637 EUR
4 412 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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89 EUR

Two stars

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125 EUR

Three stars

105 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

163 EUR
216 EUR

Five stars

276 EUR
515 EUR

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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