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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 5.31 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.89 EUR (2.08 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Kuwait.

5.31 EUR
1.89 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.17 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.57 EUR (1.72 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Kuwait.

2.17 EUR
1.57 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.07 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 8.83 EUR (9.72 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Kuwait.

19.07 EUR
8.83 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
2.95 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

16.35 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.82 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 4.4 EUR (4.84 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Kuwait.

15.82 EUR
4.40 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.53 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 2.66 EUR (2.93 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Kuwait.

14.53 EUR
2.66 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.92 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
1.27 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.31 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.77 EUR (1.95 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Kuwait.

4.31 EUR
1.77 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.57 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
1.48 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.70 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.58 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.57 EUR (1.72 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Kuwait.

2.58 EUR
1.57 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.88 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.88 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Kuwait.

3.88 EUR
0.80 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.18 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 4.55 EUR (5.01 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 70% lower in Kuwait.

15.18 EUR
4.55 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.14 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.42 EUR (1.56 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in the United States.

1.14 EUR
1.42 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.54 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.83 EUR (0.91 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Kuwait.

3.54 EUR
0.83 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.84 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.57 EUR (1.72 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Kuwait.

4.84 EUR
1.57 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.87 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1 EUR (1.11 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Kuwait.

3.87 EUR
1.00 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.47 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.71 EUR (1.89 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Kuwait.

7.47 EUR
1.71 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.16 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.68 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.21 EUR (1.33 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Kuwait.

5.68 EUR
1.21 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.27 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.47 EUR (0.52 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Kuwait.

2.27 EUR
0.47 EUR

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 4.74 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 4.49 EUR (4.94 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Kuwait.

4.74 EUR
4.49 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.54 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.5 EUR (0.55 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Kuwait.

2.54 EUR
0.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

7.27 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
2.95 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

9.08 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
2.78 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.9 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.91 EUR (6.5 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Kuwait.

10.90 EUR
5.91 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 90.84 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 44.3 EUR (48.76 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Kuwait.

90.84 EUR
44.30 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.71 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 5.91 EUR (6.5 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 74% lower in Kuwait.

22.71 EUR
5.91 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.32 EUR (0.36 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 84% lower in Kuwait.

2.00 EUR
0.32 EUR

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 0.86 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.34 EUR (0.38 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Kuwait.

0.86 EUR
0.34 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.83 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.31 EUR (0.34 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Kuwait.

0.83 EUR
0.31 EUR

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 117.18 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 44.3 EUR (48.76 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Kuwait.

117.18 EUR
44.30 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.5 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (0.98 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Kuwait.

2.50 EUR
0.89 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.25 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 8.86 EUR (9.75 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Kuwait.

27.25 EUR
8.86 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.69 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2.95 EUR (3.25 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in the United States.

1.69 EUR
2.95 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.09 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 2.95 EUR (3.25 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Kuwait.

4.09 EUR
2.95 EUR

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 16.35 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 10.34 EUR (11.38 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Kuwait.

16.35 EUR
10.34 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 89.26 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 95.3 EUR (104.91 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in the United States.

89.26 EUR
95.30 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.52 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 42.17 EUR (46.42 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in the United States.

34.52 EUR
42.17 EUR

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 3452 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 780.69 EUR (859.41 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Kuwait.

3 452 EUR
780.69 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 2162 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 604.12 EUR (665.04 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Kuwait.

2 162 EUR
604.12 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 6444 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1629 EUR (1793.31 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Kuwait.

6 444 EUR
1 629 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 3731 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1233 EUR (1357.78 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 67% lower in Kuwait.

3 731 EUR
1 233 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Kuwait - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.31 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 12970 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 6343 EUR (6983.08 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Kuwait.

12 970 EUR
6 343 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 8426 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 2937 EUR (3232.85 USD) in Kuwait. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Kuwait.

8 426 EUR
2 937 EUR

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 5448 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 1838 EUR (2023.5 USD) in Kuwait. The average salary is 66.3% lower in Kuwait.

5 448 EUR
1 838 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

94.2 EUR
-

Two stars

133 EUR
-

Three stars

177 EUR
112 EUR

Four stars

229 EUR
173 EUR

Five stars

546 EUR
292 EUR

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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