Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuwait City and Melbourne 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Melbourne is 56.3% higher than in Kuwait City (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Melbourne is 60.2% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Rent Prices in Melbourne are 69.5% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Restaurant Prices in Melbourne are 15.4% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Groceries Prices in Melbourne are 126.5% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Melbourne is 13.8% higher than in Kuwait City | |
Restaurants | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.50 KWD (17.15 A$) |
5.10 KWD (25.00 A$) |
+45.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
25.00 KWD (122.53 A$) |
24.48 KWD (120.00 A$) |
-2.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
2.85 KWD (13.97 A$) |
3.26 KWD (16.00 A$) |
+14.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
1.00 KWD (4.90 A$) |
2.45 KWD (12.00 A$) |
+144.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.00 KWD (4.90 A$) |
2.45 KWD (12.00 A$) |
+144.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
1.79 KWD (8.78 A$) |
1.15 KWD (5.64 A$) |
-35.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
0.17 KWD (0.82 A$) |
0.85 KWD (4.18 A$) |
+411.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
0.10 KWD (0.49 A$) |
0.74 KWD (3.60 A$) |
+635.5 % |
Markets | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
0.49 KWD (2.41 A$) |
0.53 KWD (2.60 A$) |
+7.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
0.39 KWD (1.93 A$) |
0.77 KWD (3.78 A$) |
+95.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.25 KWD (1.21 A$) |
0.30 KWD (1.49 A$) |
+23.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
0.60 KWD (2.94 A$) |
1.76 KWD (8.63 A$) |
+193.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
0.74 KWD (3.65 A$) |
1.50 KWD (7.34 A$) |
+101.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
0.95 KWD (4.67 A$) |
1.29 KWD (6.31 A$) |
+35.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
1.42 KWD (6.96 A$) |
2.02 KWD (9.88 A$) |
+42.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.32 KWD (1.59 A$) |
0.47 KWD (2.29 A$) |
+44.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.27 KWD (1.32 A$) |
0.41 KWD (2.01 A$) |
+52.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.23 KWD (1.15 A$) |
0.41 KWD (2.01 A$) |
+74.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
0.24 KWD (1.17 A$) |
0.59 KWD (2.91 A$) |
+149.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.18 KWD (0.90 A$) |
0.39 KWD (1.91 A$) |
+112.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.21 KWD (1.02 A$) |
0.35 KWD (1.72 A$) |
+68.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.62 KWD (3.03 A$) |
0.70 KWD (3.41 A$) |
+12.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.14 KWD (0.67 A$) |
0.51 KWD (2.49 A$) |
+269.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
1.00 KWD (4.90 A$) |
4.08 KWD (20.00 A$) |
+308.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
0.30 KWD (1.46 A$) |
1.39 KWD (6.80 A$) |
+367.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
0.42 KWD (2.04 A$) |
1.52 KWD (7.43 A$) |
+264.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
0.90 KWD (4.41 A$) |
10.20 KWD (50.00 A$) |
+1,033.5 % |
Transportation | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.25 KWD (1.23 A$) |
1.12 KWD (5.50 A$) |
+348.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
13.50 KWD (66.17 A$) |
39.92 KWD (195.65 A$) |
+195.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
1.25 KWD (6.13 A$) |
1.08 KWD (5.30 A$) |
-13.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
1.21 KWD (5.92 A$) |
0.66 KWD (3.22 A$) |
-45.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 KWD (24.51 A$) |
8.50 KWD (41.64 A$) |
+69.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
0.11 KWD (0.53 A$) |
0.37 KWD (1.80 A$) |
+237.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
6,500.00 KWD (31,857.53 A$) |
8,628.57 KWD (42,290.00 A$) |
+32.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
6,025.00 KWD (29,529.48 A$) |
7,375.27 KWD (36,147.38 A$) |
+22.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
21.14 KWD (103.59 A$) |
58.79 KWD (288.15 A$) |
+178.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
6.23 KWD (30.54 A$) |
7.72 KWD (37.81 A$) |
+23.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
9.44 KWD (46.29 A$) |
15.79 KWD (77.37 A$) |
+67.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
33.08 KWD (162.12 A$) |
15.28 KWD (74.89 A$) |
-53.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
10.00 KWD (49.01 A$) |
5.94 KWD (29.12 A$) |
-40.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
3.50 KWD (17.15 A$) |
4.90 KWD (24.00 A$) |
+39.9 % |
Childcare | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
118.75 KWD (582.01 A$) |
659.25 KWD (3,231.07 A$) |
+455.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
2,259.78 KWD (11,075.53 A$) |
7,025.95 KWD (34,435.29 A$) |
+210.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
12.12 KWD (59.43 A$) |
22.73 KWD (111.39 A$) |
+87.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
11.83 KWD (58.00 A$) |
15.87 KWD (77.80 A$) |
+34.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
26.00 KWD (127.43 A$) |
34.22 KWD (167.70 A$) |
+31.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
22.22 KWD (108.91 A$) |
35.65 KWD (174.71 A$) |
+60.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
279.29 KWD (1,368.82 A$) |
484.06 KWD (2,372.44 A$) |
+73.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
202.33 KWD (991.67 A$) |
373.73 KWD (1,831.70 A$) |
+84.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
572.12 KWD (2,804.08 A$) |
972.82 KWD (4,767.96 A$) |
+70.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
406.31 KWD (1,991.40 A$) |
643.94 KWD (3,156.06 A$) |
+58.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
170.43 KWD (835.32 A$) |
196.37 KWD (962.45 A$) |
+15.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
61.54 KWD (301.61 A$) |
164.76 KWD (807.50 A$) |
+167.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuwait City Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
724.20 KWD (3,549.42 A$) |
1,320.09 KWD (6,469.99 A$) |
+82.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.62 | 5.92 | -10.5 % |
| Last update: | 6 December 2025 | 5 December 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 78 | 336 |
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