Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuwait City and Geneva 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Geneva is 159.1% higher than in Kuwait City (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Geneva is 168.2% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Rent Prices in Geneva are 190.5% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Restaurant Prices in Geneva are 115.6% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Groceries Prices in Geneva are 231.7% higher than in Kuwait City | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Geneva is 52.9% higher than in Kuwait City | |
Restaurants | Kuwait City Edit |
Geneva Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.00 KWD (10.04 Fr.) |
11.96 KWD (30.00 Fr.) |
+198.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
25.00 KWD (62.72 Fr.) |
45.84 KWD (115.00 Fr.) |
+83.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
2.85 KWD (7.15 Fr.) |
5.98 KWD (15.00 Fr.) |
+109.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
1.00 KWD (2.51 Fr.) |
3.19 KWD (8.00 Fr.) |
+218.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.00 KWD (2.51 Fr.) |
2.79 KWD (7.00 Fr.) |
+179.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
1.74 KWD (4.37 Fr.) |
1.96 KWD (4.93 Fr.) |
+12.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
0.21 KWD (0.53 Fr.) |
1.63 KWD (4.09 Fr.) |
+667.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
0.10 KWD (0.25 Fr.) |
1.44 KWD (3.62 Fr.) |
+1,343.7 % |
Markets | Kuwait City Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
0.48 KWD (1.20 Fr.) |
0.73 KWD (1.84 Fr.) |
+53.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
0.41 KWD (1.02 Fr.) |
1.12 KWD (2.80 Fr.) |
+175.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.26 KWD (0.66 Fr.) |
0.63 KWD (1.59 Fr.) |
+140.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
0.60 KWD (1.51 Fr.) |
2.46 KWD (6.18 Fr.) |
+308.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
0.79 KWD (1.97 Fr.) |
3.82 KWD (9.59 Fr.) |
+386.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
0.94 KWD (2.37 Fr.) |
4.60 KWD (11.55 Fr.) |
+387.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
1.46 KWD (3.66 Fr.) |
6.69 KWD (16.77 Fr.) |
+357.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.32 KWD (0.81 Fr.) |
0.51 KWD (1.27 Fr.) |
+57.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.26 KWD (0.64 Fr.) |
0.33 KWD (0.82 Fr.) |
+27.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.23 KWD (0.58 Fr.) |
0.43 KWD (1.09 Fr.) |
+89.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
0.22 KWD (0.56 Fr.) |
0.96 KWD (2.40 Fr.) |
+328.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.19 KWD (0.47 Fr.) |
0.34 KWD (0.85 Fr.) |
+81.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.20 KWD (0.50 Fr.) |
0.33 KWD (0.83 Fr.) |
+68.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.69 KWD (1.74 Fr.) |
0.77 KWD (1.93 Fr.) |
+11.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.14 KWD (0.35 Fr.) |
0.44 KWD (1.11 Fr.) |
+220.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
1.00 KWD (2.51 Fr.) |
3.99 KWD (10.00 Fr.) |
+298.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
0.32 KWD (0.80 Fr.) |
1.06 KWD (2.65 Fr.) |
+229.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
0.40 KWD (1.00 Fr.) |
1.14 KWD (2.86 Fr.) |
+185.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
0.85 KWD (2.13 Fr.) |
3.59 KWD (9.00 Fr.) |
+322.0 % |
Transportation | Kuwait City Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.25 KWD (0.63 Fr.) |
1.20 KWD (3.00 Fr.) |
+378.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
15.00 KWD (37.63 Fr.) |
27.90 KWD (70.00 Fr.) |
+86.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
1.50 KWD (3.76 Fr.) |
2.48 KWD (6.21 Fr.) |
+65.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
1.41 KWD (3.53 Fr.) |
2.05 KWD (5.15 Fr.) |
+45.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 KWD (12.54 Fr.) |
20.93 KWD (52.50 Fr.) |
+318.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
0.11 KWD (0.28 Fr.) |
0.74 KWD (1.85 Fr.) |
+559.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
6,250.00 KWD (15,680.11 Fr.) |
13,073.89 KWD (32,800.00 Fr.) |
+109.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
6,025.00 KWD (15,115.63 Fr.) |
12,954.31 KWD (32,500.00 Fr.) |
+115.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuwait City Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
21.14 KWD (53.03 Fr.) |
89.50 KWD (224.55 Fr.) |
+323.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
6.78 KWD (17.00 Fr.) |
15.40 KWD (38.62 Fr.) |
+127.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
10.00 KWD (25.09 Fr.) |
19.51 KWD (48.93 Fr.) |
+95.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuwait City Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
36.67 KWD (91.99 Fr.) |
26.64 KWD (66.83 Fr.) |
-27.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
10.71 KWD (26.88 Fr.) |
15.44 KWD (38.73 Fr.) |
+44.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
3.50 KWD (8.78 Fr.) |
7.97 KWD (20.00 Fr.) |
+127.8 % |
Childcare | Kuwait City Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
103.61 KWD (259.94 Fr.) |
866.56 KWD (2,174.05 Fr.) |
+736.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
2,779.88 KWD (6,974.20 Fr.) |
11,304.83 KWD (28,361.75 Fr.) |
+306.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuwait City Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
11.00 KWD (27.60 Fr.) |
45.40 KWD (113.89 Fr.) |
+312.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
12.20 KWD (30.61 Fr.) |
26.06 KWD (65.38 Fr.) |
+113.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
28.84 KWD (72.35 Fr.) |
54.01 KWD (135.50 Fr.) |
+87.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
24.38 KWD (61.15 Fr.) |
68.08 KWD (170.80 Fr.) |
+179.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuwait City Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
280.83 KWD (704.56 Fr.) |
902.15 KWD (2,263.33 Fr.) |
+221.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
203.45 KWD (510.43 Fr.) |
676.51 KWD (1,697.25 Fr.) |
+232.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
584.92 KWD (1,467.47 Fr.) |
1,551.23 KWD (3,891.76 Fr.) |
+165.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
412.58 KWD (1,035.10 Fr.) |
1,170.54 KWD (2,936.67 Fr.) |
+183.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuwait City Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
151.92 KWD (381.15 Fr.) |
658.88 KWD (1,653.02 Fr.) |
+333.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
68.25 KWD (171.23 Fr.) |
508.64 KWD (1,276.08 Fr.) |
+645.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuwait City Edit |
Geneva Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
595.90 KWD (1,494.99 Fr.) |
2,444.86 KWD (6,133.72 Fr.) |
+310.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.47 | 2.24 | -65.3 % |
| Last update: | 27 January 2026 | 29 January 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 36 | 79 | |
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