Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuwait City and Melbourne 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Melbourne is 72.2% higher than in Kuwait City (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Melbourne is 75.5% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Rent Prices in Melbourne are 83.3% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Restaurant Prices in Melbourne are 30.0% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Groceries Prices in Melbourne are 158.2% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Melbourne is 23.3% higher than in Kuwait City | |
Restaurants | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
KD4.00 (A$18.37) |
KD5.44 (A$25.00) |
+36.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
KD20.00 (A$91.86) |
KD26.13 (A$120.00) |
+30.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
KD2.73 (A$12.52) |
KD3.70 (A$17.00) |
+35.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
KD1.00 (A$4.59) |
KD2.89 (A$13.27) |
+189.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
KD1.50 (A$6.89) |
KD2.61 (A$12.00) |
+74.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
KD1.81 (A$8.29) |
KD1.24 (A$5.68) |
-31.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
KD0.23 (A$1.03) |
KD0.98 (A$4.50) |
+335.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
KD0.11 (A$0.52) |
KD0.78 (A$3.58) |
+593.2 % |
Markets | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
KD0.50 (A$2.29) |
KD0.55 (A$2.54) |
+11.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
KD0.42 (A$1.94) |
KD0.86 (A$3.96) |
+104.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
KD0.27 (A$1.25) |
KD0.36 (A$1.66) |
+32.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
KD0.65 (A$2.99) |
KD1.83 (A$8.42) |
+181.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
KD0.61 (A$2.82) |
KD1.59 (A$7.32) |
+159.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
KD0.94 (A$4.31) |
KD1.35 (A$6.20) |
+43.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
KD1.44 (A$6.61) |
KD2.14 (A$9.81) |
+48.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
KD0.35 (A$1.59) |
KD0.58 (A$2.69) |
+69.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
KD0.27 (A$1.22) |
KD0.45 (A$2.05) |
+67.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
KD0.26 (A$1.18) |
KD0.45 (A$2.09) |
+77.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
KD0.21 (A$0.98) |
KD0.70 (A$3.20) |
+226.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
KD0.19 (A$0.87) |
KD0.45 (A$2.05) |
+136.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
KD0.21 (A$0.94) |
KD0.39 (A$1.77) |
+88.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
KD0.72 (A$3.31) |
KD0.74 (A$3.41) |
+3.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
KD0.18 (A$0.80) |
KD0.54 (A$2.48) |
+208.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
KD1.00 (A$4.59) |
KD4.35 (A$20.00) |
+335.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
KD0.32 (A$1.47) |
KD1.65 (A$7.58) |
+415.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
KD0.44 (A$2.01) |
KD1.57 (A$7.19) |
+257.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
KD0.85 (A$3.90) |
KD13.50 (A$62.00) |
+1,488.2 % |
Transportation | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
KD0.25 (A$1.15) |
KD1.20 (A$5.50) |
+379.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
KD15.00 (A$68.89) |
KD42.89 (A$197.00) |
+186.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
KD1.50 (A$6.89) |
KD1.29 (A$5.92) |
-14.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
KD1.61 (A$7.39) |
KD0.70 (A$3.22) |
-56.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
KD5.00 (A$22.96) |
KD9.43 (A$43.32) |
+88.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
KD0.11 (A$0.49) |
KD0.44 (A$2.02) |
+312.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
KD6,500.00 (A$29,853.13) |
KD8,925.95 (A$40,995.00) |
+37.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
KD6,300.00 (A$28,934.58) |
KD8,293.89 (A$38,092.08) |
+31.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
KD20.35 (A$93.45) |
KD69.66 (A$319.95) |
+242.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
KD7.00 (A$32.15) |
KD9.04 (A$41.50) |
+29.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
KD9.29 (A$42.65) |
KD17.21 (A$79.05) |
+85.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
KD38.12 (A$175.10) |
KD18.77 (A$86.22) |
-50.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
KD10.00 (A$45.93) |
KD6.27 (A$28.78) |
-37.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
KD3.50 (A$16.07) |
KD5.44 (A$25.00) |
+55.5 % |
Childcare | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
KD92.92 (A$426.75) |
KD726.15 (A$3,335.03) |
+681.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
KD2,913.50 (A$13,381.09) |
KD10,230.84 (A$46,988.11) |
+251.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
KD11.67 (A$53.58) |
KD24.84 (A$114.08) |
+112.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
KD12.25 (A$56.26) |
KD14.87 (A$68.31) |
+21.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
KD30.31 (A$139.22) |
KD37.60 (A$172.69) |
+24.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
KD27.50 (A$126.30) |
KD39.76 (A$182.59) |
+44.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
KD283.64 (A$1,302.68) |
KD536.01 (A$2,461.80) |
+89.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
KD193.11 (A$886.92) |
KD407.93 (A$1,873.55) |
+111.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
KD597.64 (A$2,744.82) |
KD1,025.16 (A$4,708.37) |
+71.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
KD413.10 (A$1,897.28) |
KD754.46 (A$3,465.07) |
+82.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
KD151.92 (A$697.76) |
KD201.84 (A$927.03) |
+32.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
KD68.25 (A$313.47) |
KD174.60 (A$801.92) |
+155.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
KD640.48 (A$2,941.59) |
KD1,386.16 (A$6,366.34) |
+116.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.53 | 5.62 | -13.8 % |
| Last update: | 11 June 2026 | 14 June 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 37 | 239 | |
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