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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.06 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 8.6 PLN (2.36 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Kuwait.

27.06 PLN
8.60 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.2 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 6.81 PLN (1.86 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 26% lower in Kuwait.

9.20 PLN
6.81 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.82 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 36.2 PLN (9.91 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Kuwait.

72.82 PLN
36.20 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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11.95 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

65.74 PLN
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.72 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 24.14 PLN (6.61 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Kuwait.

58.72 PLN
24.14 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.39 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 10.75 PLN (2.94 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Kuwait.

69.39 PLN
10.75 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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4.66 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.26 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 7.53 PLN (2.06 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Kuwait.

26.26 PLN
7.53 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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6.33 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

91.26 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.74 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 8.01 PLN (2.19 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Kuwait.

10.74 PLN
8.01 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.3 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 4.18 PLN (1.15 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Kuwait.

18.30 PLN
4.18 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.67 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 21.51 PLN (5.89 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Kuwait.

62.67 PLN
21.51 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.81 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 5.62 PLN (1.54 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Kuwait.

5.81 PLN
5.62 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.64 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 4.54 PLN (1.24 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 69% lower in Kuwait.

14.64 PLN
4.54 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.89 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 6.21 PLN (1.7 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Kuwait.

20.89 PLN
6.21 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.66 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 4.78 PLN (1.31 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 65% lower in Kuwait.

13.66 PLN
4.78 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.2 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 6.33 PLN (1.73 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 79% lower in Kuwait.

30.20 PLN
6.33 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

32.80 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.26 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 5.74 PLN (1.57 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Kuwait.

23.26 PLN
5.74 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.09 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.67 PLN (0.46 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Kuwait.

9.09 PLN
1.67 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.4 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 19.24 PLN (5.27 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Kuwait.

21.40 PLN
19.24 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.05 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.79 PLN (0.49 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Kuwait.

12.05 PLN
1.79 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

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8.96 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

43.82 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
11.95 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.82 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 29.87 PLN (8.18 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Kuwait.

43.82 PLN
29.87 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 511.28 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 179.22 PLN (49.08 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Kuwait.

511.28 PLN
179.22 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.95 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 29.87 PLN (8.18 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Kuwait.

94.95 PLN
29.87 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.31 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.31 PLN (0.36 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Kuwait.

9.31 PLN
1.31 PLN

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

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

3.60 PLN
1.38 PLN

Gasoline 1L

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

3.39 PLN
1.26 PLN

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 482.07 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 179.22 PLN (49.08 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Kuwait.

482.07 PLN
179.22 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.59 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 3.58 PLN (0.98 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Kuwait.

10.59 PLN
3.58 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.39 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 59.74 PLN (16.36 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Kuwait.

153.39 PLN
59.74 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.92 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 11.95 PLN (3.27 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in the United States.

7.92 PLN
11.95 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.22 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 11.95 PLN (3.27 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Kuwait.

18.22 PLN
11.95 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 73.04 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 41.82 PLN (11.45 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Kuwait.

73.04 PLN
41.82 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 576.18 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 369.68 PLN (101.23 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Kuwait.

576.18 PLN
369.68 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 237.38 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 143.38 PLN (39.26 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Kuwait.

237.38 PLN
143.38 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Kuwait - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.48 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 14819 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 2950 PLN (807.72 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Kuwait.

14 819 PLN
2 950 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 9288 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 2237 PLN (612.43 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Kuwait.

9 288 PLN
2 237 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 30025 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 6325 PLN (1731.81 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Kuwait.

30 025 PLN
6 325 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 19088 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 4817 PLN (1319.08 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Kuwait.

19 088 PLN
4 817 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Kuwait - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.36 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 63382 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 21812 PLN (5972.58 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Kuwait.

63 382 PLN
21 812 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 44467 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 10295 PLN (2818.89 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Kuwait.

44 467 PLN
10 295 PLN

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18791 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 11229 PLN (3074.61 USD) in Kuwait. The average salary is 40.2% lower in Kuwait.

18 791 PLN
11 229 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

379 PLN
-

Two stars

534 PLN
-

Three stars

713 PLN
449 PLN

Four stars

922 PLN
696 PLN

Five stars

2 195 PLN
1 175 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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