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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Kuwait

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 22.19 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 7.91 PLN (2.08 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Kuwait.

22.19 PLN
7.91 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.08 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 6.55 PLN (1.72 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Kuwait.

9.08 PLN
6.55 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 79.76 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 36.96 PLN (9.73 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Kuwait.

79.76 PLN
36.96 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
12.36 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

68.40 PLN
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 66.2 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 18.42 PLN (4.85 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Kuwait.

66.20 PLN
18.42 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 60.8 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 11.12 PLN (2.93 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Kuwait.

60.80 PLN
11.12 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

12.20 PLN
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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5.32 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 18.01 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 7.42 PLN (1.95 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Kuwait.

18.01 PLN
7.42 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

14.93 PLN
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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6.18 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

94.96 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.79 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 6.55 PLN (1.72 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Kuwait.

10.79 PLN
6.55 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.23 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 3.34 PLN (0.88 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Kuwait.

16.23 PLN
3.34 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 63.5 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 19.04 PLN (5.01 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 70% lower in Kuwait.

63.50 PLN
19.04 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.75 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 5.93 PLN (1.56 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in the United States.

4.75 PLN
5.93 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.82 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 3.46 PLN (0.91 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Kuwait.

14.82 PLN
3.46 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.25 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 6.55 PLN (1.72 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Kuwait.

20.25 PLN
6.55 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.19 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 4.2 PLN (1.11 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Kuwait.

16.19 PLN
4.20 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 31.24 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 7.17 PLN (1.89 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 77% lower in Kuwait.

31.24 PLN
7.17 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

34.12 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.75 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 5.07 PLN (1.33 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Kuwait.

23.75 PLN
5.07 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.5 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 1.98 PLN (0.52 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Kuwait.

9.50 PLN
1.98 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 19.84 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 18.79 PLN (4.94 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Kuwait.

19.84 PLN
18.79 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.64 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.1 PLN (0.55 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Kuwait.

10.64 PLN
2.10 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

30.40 PLN
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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12.36 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

38.00 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
11.62 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 45.6 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 24.72 PLN (6.51 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Kuwait.

45.60 PLN
24.72 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 380 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 185.41 PLN (48.79 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Kuwait.

380.00 PLN
185.41 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 95 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 24.72 PLN (6.51 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 74% lower in Kuwait.

95.00 PLN
24.72 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.36 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.36 PLN (0.36 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Kuwait.

8.36 PLN
1.36 PLN

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.6 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.43 PLN (0.38 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Kuwait.

3.60 PLN
1.43 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.49 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.3 PLN (0.34 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Kuwait.

3.49 PLN
1.30 PLN

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 490.21 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 185.41 PLN (48.79 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Kuwait.

490.21 PLN
185.41 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.45 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 3.71 PLN (0.98 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Kuwait.

10.45 PLN
3.71 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 114 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 37.08 PLN (9.76 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Kuwait.

114.00 PLN
37.08 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.07 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 12.36 PLN (3.25 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in the United States.

7.07 PLN
12.36 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.1 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 12.36 PLN (3.25 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Kuwait.

17.10 PLN
12.36 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 68.4 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 43.26 PLN (11.38 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Kuwait.

68.40 PLN
43.26 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 373.39 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 398.88 PLN (104.97 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in the United States.

373.39 PLN
398.88 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 144.4 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 176.51 PLN (46.45 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in the United States.

144.40 PLN
176.51 PLN

Flats for rent

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

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 14442 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 3268 PLN (859.89 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Kuwait.

14 442 PLN
3 268 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 9045 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 2529 PLN (665.41 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 72% lower in Kuwait.

9 045 PLN
2 529 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 26958 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 6818 PLN (1794.31 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Kuwait.

26 958 PLN
6 818 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 15609 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 5163 PLN (1358.54 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Kuwait.

15 609 PLN
5 163 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Kuwait - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.3 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Kuwait.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 54257 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 26551 PLN (6986.99 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Kuwait.

54 257 PLN
26 551 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 35246 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 12292 PLN (3234.66 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Kuwait.

35 246 PLN
12 292 PLN

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 22789 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 7694 PLN (2024.64 USD) in Kuwait. The average salary is 66.2% lower in Kuwait.

22 789 PLN
7 694 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

394 PLN
-

Two stars

556 PLN
-

Three stars

742 PLN
467 PLN

Four stars

959 PLN
724 PLN

Five stars

2 284 PLN
1 223 PLN

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

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