Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuwait City and Amsterdam 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Amsterdam is 80.3% higher than in Kuwait City (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Amsterdam is 100.6% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Rent Prices in Amsterdam are 149.9% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Restaurant Prices in Amsterdam are 50.8% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Groceries Prices in Amsterdam are 115.7% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Amsterdam is 36.0% higher than in Kuwait City | |
Restaurants | Kuwait City Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.00 KWD (11.04 €) |
7.24 KWD (20.00 €) |
+81.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
25.00 KWD (69.02 €) |
32.60 KWD (90.00 €) |
+30.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
2.85 KWD (7.87 €) |
5.07 KWD (14.00 €) |
+77.9 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
1.00 KWD (2.76 €) |
2.17 KWD (6.00 €) |
+117.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.00 KWD (2.76 €) |
1.81 KWD (5.00 €) |
+81.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
1.74 KWD (4.81 €) |
1.53 KWD (4.21 €) |
-12.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
0.21 KWD (0.59 €) |
1.25 KWD (3.44 €) |
+486.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
0.10 KWD (0.28 €) |
1.03 KWD (2.85 €) |
+932.3 % |
Markets | Kuwait City Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
0.48 KWD (1.32 €) |
0.55 KWD (1.50 €) |
+14.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
0.41 KWD (1.12 €) |
0.80 KWD (2.21 €) |
+97.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.26 KWD (0.73 €) |
0.41 KWD (1.14 €) |
+56.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
0.60 KWD (1.66 €) |
1.63 KWD (4.50 €) |
+170.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
0.79 KWD (2.17 €) |
2.05 KWD (5.67 €) |
+161.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
0.94 KWD (2.61 €) |
2.06 KWD (5.69 €) |
+118.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
1.46 KWD (4.03 €) |
3.60 KWD (9.94 €) |
+146.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.32 KWD (0.89 €) |
0.43 KWD (1.19 €) |
+34.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.26 KWD (0.71 €) |
0.41 KWD (1.12 €) |
+57.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.23 KWD (0.63 €) |
0.33 KWD (0.91 €) |
+43.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
0.22 KWD (0.62 €) |
0.57 KWD (1.57 €) |
+155.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.19 KWD (0.52 €) |
0.30 KWD (0.82 €) |
+59.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.20 KWD (0.54 €) |
0.22 KWD (0.60 €) |
+9.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.69 KWD (1.91 €) |
0.45 KWD (1.24 €) |
-35.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.14 KWD (0.38 €) |
0.50 KWD (1.38 €) |
+260.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
1.00 KWD (2.76 €) |
2.28 KWD (6.29 €) |
+127.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
0.32 KWD (0.88 €) |
0.61 KWD (1.69 €) |
+90.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
0.40 KWD (1.10 €) |
1.14 KWD (3.16 €) |
+186.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
0.85 KWD (2.35 €) |
4.53 KWD (12.50 €) |
+432.7 % |
Transportation | Kuwait City Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.25 KWD (0.69 €) |
1.16 KWD (3.20 €) |
+363.6 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
15.00 KWD (41.41 €) |
34.41 KWD (95.00 €) |
+129.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
1.50 KWD (4.14 €) |
1.50 KWD (4.15 €) |
+0.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
1.41 KWD (3.89 €) |
1.75 KWD (4.83 €) |
+24.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 KWD (13.80 €) |
14.49 KWD (40.00 €) |
+189.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
0.11 KWD (0.31 €) |
0.71 KWD (1.96 €) |
+536.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
6,250.00 KWD (17,254.91 €) |
13,400.17 KWD (36,995.00 €) |
+114.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
6,025.00 KWD (16,633.73 €) |
12,340.55 KWD (34,069.62 €) |
+104.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuwait City Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
21.14 KWD (58.35 €) |
94.44 KWD (260.74 €) |
+346.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
6.78 KWD (18.71 €) |
7.47 KWD (20.61 €) |
+10.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
10.00 KWD (27.61 €) |
17.06 KWD (47.11 €) |
+70.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuwait City Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
36.67 KWD (101.23 €) |
18.82 KWD (51.95 €) |
-48.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
10.71 KWD (29.58 €) |
12.56 KWD (34.69 €) |
+17.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
3.50 KWD (9.66 €) |
5.43 KWD (15.00 €) |
+55.2 % |
Childcare | Kuwait City Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
103.61 KWD (286.05 €) |
985.99 KWD (2,722.11 €) |
+851.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
2,779.88 KWD (7,674.64 €) |
6,442.46 KWD (17,786.25 €) |
+131.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuwait City Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
11.00 KWD (30.37 €) |
29.81 KWD (82.31 €) |
+171.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
12.20 KWD (33.68 €) |
15.02 KWD (41.47 €) |
+23.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
28.84 KWD (79.62 €) |
37.25 KWD (102.83 €) |
+29.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
24.38 KWD (67.29 €) |
42.89 KWD (118.42 €) |
+76.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuwait City Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
280.83 KWD (775.32 €) |
800.70 KWD (2,210.57 €) |
+185.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
203.45 KWD (561.69 €) |
624.88 KWD (1,725.16 €) |
+207.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
584.92 KWD (1,614.85 €) |
1,294.71 KWD (3,574.43 €) |
+121.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
412.58 KWD (1,139.05 €) |
974.96 KWD (2,691.67 €) |
+136.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuwait City Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
151.92 KWD (419.43 €) |
315.72 KWD (871.63 €) |
+107.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
68.25 KWD (188.43 €) |
223.37 KWD (616.69 €) |
+227.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuwait City Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
595.81 KWD (1,644.91 €) |
1,624.95 KWD (4,486.14 €) |
+172.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.47 | 3.55 | -45.1 % |
| Last update: | 27 January 2026 | 8 February 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 36 | 235 | |
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