Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuwait City and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 46.5% higher than in Kuwait City (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 53.1% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 69.1% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 18.7% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 101.6% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 22.3% higher than in Kuwait City | |
Restaurants | Kuwait City Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.00 KWD (17.85 C$) |
5.60 KWD (25.00 C$) |
+40.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
25.00 KWD (111.56 C$) |
26.89 KWD (120.00 C$) |
+7.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
2.85 KWD (12.72 C$) |
3.59 KWD (16.00 C$) |
+25.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
1.00 KWD (4.46 C$) |
2.02 KWD (9.00 C$) |
+101.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.00 KWD (4.46 C$) |
2.24 KWD (10.00 C$) |
+124.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
1.74 KWD (7.77 C$) |
1.24 KWD (5.54 C$) |
-28.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
0.21 KWD (0.95 C$) |
0.67 KWD (2.99 C$) |
+214.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
0.10 KWD (0.45 C$) |
0.55 KWD (2.46 C$) |
+450.6 % |
Markets | Kuwait City Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
0.48 KWD (2.13 C$) |
0.86 KWD (3.85 C$) |
+81.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
0.41 KWD (1.81 C$) |
0.76 KWD (3.40 C$) |
+88.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.26 KWD (1.18 C$) |
0.48 KWD (2.14 C$) |
+82.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
0.60 KWD (2.69 C$) |
1.08 KWD (4.84 C$) |
+79.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
0.79 KWD (3.51 C$) |
1.77 KWD (7.89 C$) |
+124.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
0.94 KWD (4.22 C$) |
1.77 KWD (7.89 C$) |
+87.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
1.46 KWD (6.52 C$) |
2.37 KWD (10.57 C$) |
+62.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.32 KWD (1.43 C$) |
0.54 KWD (2.42 C$) |
+68.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.26 KWD (1.15 C$) |
0.18 KWD (0.82 C$) |
-28.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.23 KWD (1.02 C$) |
0.52 KWD (2.33 C$) |
+127.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
0.22 KWD (1.00 C$) |
0.56 KWD (2.52 C$) |
+152.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.19 KWD (0.84 C$) |
0.34 KWD (1.51 C$) |
+79.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.20 KWD (0.88 C$) |
0.26 KWD (1.18 C$) |
+34.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.69 KWD (3.09 C$) |
0.78 KWD (3.46 C$) |
+12.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.14 KWD (0.62 C$) |
0.56 KWD (2.52 C$) |
+306.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
1.00 KWD (4.46 C$) |
4.03 KWD (18.00 C$) |
+303.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
0.32 KWD (1.43 C$) |
0.76 KWD (3.41 C$) |
+138.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
0.40 KWD (1.78 C$) |
0.96 KWD (4.29 C$) |
+140.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
0.85 KWD (3.79 C$) |
4.48 KWD (20.00 C$) |
+427.3 % |
Transportation | Kuwait City Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.25 KWD (1.12 C$) |
0.75 KWD (3.35 C$) |
+200.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
15.00 KWD (66.94 C$) |
34.96 KWD (156.00 C$) |
+133.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
1.50 KWD (6.69 C$) |
0.95 KWD (4.25 C$) |
-36.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
1.41 KWD (6.28 C$) |
0.63 KWD (2.82 C$) |
-55.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 KWD (22.31 C$) |
6.95 KWD (31.03 C$) |
+39.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
0.11 KWD (0.50 C$) |
0.30 KWD (1.35 C$) |
+170.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
6,250.00 KWD (27,890.32 C$) |
8,376.11 KWD (37,378.00 C$) |
+34.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
6,025.00 KWD (26,886.27 C$) |
6,426.63 KWD (28,678.53 C$) |
+6.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuwait City Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
21.14 KWD (94.32 C$) |
46.21 KWD (206.20 C$) |
+118.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
6.78 KWD (30.25 C$) |
11.62 KWD (51.85 C$) |
+71.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
10.00 KWD (44.62 C$) |
16.58 KWD (74.00 C$) |
+65.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuwait City Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
36.67 KWD (163.62 C$) |
17.75 KWD (79.22 C$) |
-51.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
10.71 KWD (47.81 C$) |
6.62 KWD (29.53 C$) |
-38.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
3.50 KWD (15.62 C$) |
4.03 KWD (17.99 C$) |
+15.2 % |
Childcare | Kuwait City Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
103.61 KWD (462.36 C$) |
322.29 KWD (1,438.19 C$) |
+211.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
2,779.88 KWD (12,405.06 C$) |
6,259.35 KWD (27,932.06 C$) |
+125.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuwait City Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
11.00 KWD (49.09 C$) |
17.92 KWD (79.95 C$) |
+62.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
12.20 KWD (54.44 C$) |
13.82 KWD (61.69 C$) |
+13.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
28.84 KWD (128.69 C$) |
27.86 KWD (124.35 C$) |
-3.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
24.38 KWD (108.77 C$) |
36.49 KWD (162.84 C$) |
+49.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuwait City Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
280.83 KWD (1,253.21 C$) |
520.61 KWD (2,323.18 C$) |
+85.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
203.45 KWD (907.91 C$) |
453.98 KWD (2,025.86 C$) |
+123.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
584.92 KWD (2,610.19 C$) |
829.54 KWD (3,701.80 C$) |
+41.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
412.58 KWD (1,841.13 C$) |
701.63 KWD (3,131.00 C$) |
+70.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuwait City Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
151.92 KWD (677.96 C$) |
255.36 KWD (1,139.52 C$) |
+68.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
68.25 KWD (304.57 C$) |
199.32 KWD (889.44 C$) |
+192.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuwait City Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
595.36 KWD (2,656.75 C$) |
1,114.96 KWD (4,975.47 C$) |
+87.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.47 | 4.42 | -31.7 % |
| Last update: | 27 January 2026 | 14 February 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 36 | 373 | |
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