Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuwait City and Abu Dhabi 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi is 23.3% higher than in Kuwait City (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Abu Dhabi is 32.1% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Rent Prices in Abu Dhabi are 49.6% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Restaurant Prices in Abu Dhabi are 33.5% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Groceries Prices in Abu Dhabi are 21.5% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Abu Dhabi is 27.1% higher than in Kuwait City | |
Restaurants | Kuwait City Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.25 KWD (26.99 AED) |
3.33 KWD (40.00 AED) |
+48.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
20.00 KWD (239.89 AED) |
20.84 KWD (250.00 AED) |
+4.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
2.20 KWD (26.39 AED) |
2.50 KWD (30.00 AED) |
+13.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.60 KWD (7.20 AED) |
3.33 KWD (40.00 AED) |
+455.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
0.81 KWD (9.78 AED) |
3.33 KWD (40.00 AED) |
+309.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
1.67 KWD (20.06 AED) |
1.79 KWD (21.42 AED) |
+6.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.17 KWD (2.00 AED) |
0.36 KWD (4.26 AED) |
+113.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.11 KWD (1.37 AED) |
0.13 KWD (1.56 AED) |
+14.1 % |
Markets | Kuwait City Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
1.81 KWD (21.75 AED) |
1.98 KWD (23.78 AED) |
+9.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.27 KWD (3.19 AED) |
0.37 KWD (4.39 AED) |
+37.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.29 KWD (3.50 AED) |
0.25 KWD (3.06 AED) |
-12.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
0.72 KWD (8.65 AED) |
0.85 KWD (10.24 AED) |
+18.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
0.70 KWD (8.45 AED) |
1.15 KWD (13.76 AED) |
+62.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
0.84 KWD (10.07 AED) |
0.97 KWD (11.65 AED) |
+15.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
1.51 KWD (18.16 AED) |
1.57 KWD (18.84 AED) |
+3.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.33 KWD (3.91 AED) |
0.30 KWD (3.61 AED) |
-7.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.26 KWD (3.13 AED) |
0.25 KWD (2.97 AED) |
-5.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.24 KWD (2.89 AED) |
0.24 KWD (2.92 AED) |
+1.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.21 KWD (2.50 AED) |
0.21 KWD (2.51 AED) |
+0.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.16 KWD (1.94 AED) |
0.15 KWD (1.80 AED) |
-7.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.12 KWD (1.39 AED) |
0.14 KWD (1.74 AED) |
+24.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.39 KWD (4.70 AED) |
0.46 KWD (5.53 AED) |
+17.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.14 KWD (1.65 AED) |
0.17 KWD (2.01 AED) |
+21.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
1.10 KWD (13.19 AED) |
4.17 KWD (50.00 AED) |
+279.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.42 KWD (5.04 AED) |
0.65 KWD (7.78 AED) |
+54.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
0.39 KWD (4.63 AED) |
0.79 KWD (9.42 AED) |
+103.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.00 KWD (11.99 AED) |
1.92 KWD (23.00 AED) |
+91.8 % |
Transportation | Kuwait City Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.30 KWD (3.60 AED) |
0.17 KWD (2.00 AED) |
-44.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
14.50 KWD (173.92 AED) |
6.67 KWD (80.00 AED) |
-54.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.00 KWD (11.99 AED) |
1.00 KWD (12.00 AED) |
+0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 KWD (19.30 AED) |
0.25 KWD (3.06 AED) |
-84.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
3.75 KWD (44.98 AED) |
2.50 KWD (30.00 AED) |
-33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
0.39 KWD (4.68 AED) |
0.93 KWD (11.17 AED) |
+138.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
7,000.00 KWD (83,961.14 AED) |
13,596.33 KWD (163,080.50 AED) |
+94.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
6,214.29 KWD (74,536.93 AED) |
6,713.71 KWD (80,527.27 AED) |
+8.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuwait City Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
17.10 KWD (205.08 AED) |
53.87 KWD (646.10 AED) |
+215.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
5.83 KWD (69.97 AED) |
17.55 KWD (210.56 AED) |
+200.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
8.94 KWD (107.28 AED) |
32.59 KWD (390.84 AED) |
+264.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuwait City Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
36.91 KWD (442.70 AED) |
22.81 KWD (273.65 AED) |
-38.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
16.25 KWD (194.91 AED) |
10.06 KWD (120.67 AED) |
-38.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
3.50 KWD (41.98 AED) |
4.17 KWD (50.00 AED) |
+19.1 % |
Childcare | Kuwait City Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
160.09 KWD (1,920.22 AED) |
212.92 KWD (2,553.85 AED) |
+33.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
2,033.33 KWD (24,388.71 AED) |
3,887.92 KWD (46,633.40 AED) |
+91.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuwait City Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
13.15 KWD (157.77 AED) |
22.80 KWD (273.52 AED) |
+73.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
16.73 KWD (200.63 AED) |
17.20 KWD (206.28 AED) |
+2.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
27.93 KWD (335.00 AED) |
31.84 KWD (381.95 AED) |
+14.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
26.33 KWD (315.85 AED) |
32.64 KWD (391.50 AED) |
+23.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuwait City Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
291.32 KWD (3,494.17 AED) |
409.56 KWD (4,912.50 AED) |
+40.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
221.32 KWD (2,654.56 AED) |
304.69 KWD (3,654.55 AED) |
+37.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
548.95 KWD (6,584.32 AED) |
846.77 KWD (10,156.57 AED) |
+54.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
421.67 KWD (5,057.66 AED) |
657.48 KWD (7,886.13 AED) |
+55.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuwait City Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
182.63 KWD (2,190.55 AED) |
140.63 KWD (1,686.78 AED) |
-23.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
88.26 KWD (1,058.60 AED) |
121.62 KWD (1,458.82 AED) |
+37.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuwait City Edit |
Abu Dhabi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
734.29 KWD (8,807.42 AED) |
1,232.76 KWD (14,786.29 AED) |
+67.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.21 | 5.37 | -13.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | June 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 97 | 216 |
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