Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuwait and Australia

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Cost of Living in Australia is 54.0% higher than in Kuwait (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 50.5% higher than in Kuwait
Rent Prices in Australia are 42.3% higher than in Kuwait
Restaurant Prices in Australia are 45.1% higher than in Kuwait
Groceries Prices in Australia are 108.8% higher than in Kuwait
Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 24.7% lower than in Kuwait

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Restaurants	Kuwait Edit	Australia Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	2.50 KWD (12.73 A$)	4.91 KWD (25.00 A$)	+96.5 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	15.00 KWD (76.35 A$)	23.58 KWD (120.00 A$)	+57.2 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	2.50 KWD (12.73 A$)	2.95 KWD (15.00 A$)	+17.9 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	0.75 KWD (3.82 A$)	1.96 KWD (10.00 A$)	+161.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1.00 KWD (5.09 A$)	2.16 KWD (11.00 A$)	+116.1 %
Cappuccino (regular)	1.64 KWD (8.35 A$)	1.06 KWD (5.38 A$)	-35.6 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	0.16 KWD (0.80 A$)	0.79 KWD (4.03 A$)	+404.0 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	0.11 KWD (0.57 A$)	0.65 KWD (3.32 A$)	+479.4 %
Markets	Kuwait Edit	Australia Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	1.77 KWD (9.03 A$)	1.77 KWD (9.00 A$)	-0.4 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	0.31 KWD (1.58 A$)	0.67 KWD (3.41 A$)	+116.4 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	0.25 KWD (1.28 A$)	0.28 KWD (1.43 A$)	+11.1 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	0.63 KWD (3.20 A$)	1.32 KWD (6.70 A$)	+109.6 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	0.82 KWD (4.15 A$)	1.21 KWD (6.17 A$)	+48.6 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	0.91 KWD (4.63 A$)	1.15 KWD (5.86 A$)	+26.5 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	1.37 KWD (6.99 A$)	1.90 KWD (9.69 A$)	+38.6 %
Apples (1 lb)	0.33 KWD (1.68 A$)	0.44 KWD (2.23 A$)	+32.9 %
Banana (1 lb)	0.26 KWD (1.32 A$)	0.38 KWD (1.92 A$)	+45.8 %
Oranges (1 lb)	0.25 KWD (1.26 A$)	0.40 KWD (2.04 A$)	+62.3 %
Tomato (1 lb)	0.22 KWD (1.11 A$)	0.59 KWD (3.02 A$)	+172.1 %
Potato (1 lb)	0.18 KWD (0.91 A$)	0.34 KWD (1.74 A$)	+90.5 %
Onion (1 lb)	0.17 KWD (0.84 A$)	0.30 KWD (1.51 A$)	+79.6 %
Lettuce (1 head)	0.66 KWD (3.34 A$)	0.67 KWD (3.43 A$)	+2.6 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	0.15 KWD (0.74 A$)	0.47 KWD (2.38 A$)	+220.1 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	1.00 KWD (5.09 A$)	3.93 KWD (20.00 A$)	+292.9 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	0.38 KWD (1.92 A$)	1.36 KWD (6.93 A$)	+260.6 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	0.52 KWD (2.64 A$)	1.49 KWD (7.61 A$)	+188.4 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	0.90 KWD (4.58 A$)	9.43 KWD (48.00 A$)	+947.8 %
Transportation	Kuwait Edit	Australia Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	0.30 KWD (1.53 A$)	0.88 KWD (4.50 A$)	+194.7 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	15.00 KWD (76.35 A$)	29.47 KWD (150.00 A$)	+96.5 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	1.00 KWD (5.09 A$)	1.08 KWD (5.50 A$)	+8.1 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	1.61 KWD (8.19 A$)	0.89 KWD (4.51 A$)	-45.0 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	5.00 KWD (25.45 A$)	11.39 KWD (58.00 A$)	+127.9 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	0.40 KWD (2.05 A$)	1.35 KWD (6.86 A$)	+234.6 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	6,500.00 KWD (33,085.56 A$)	8,727.36 KWD (44,423.00 A$)	+34.3 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	5,652.67 KWD (28,772.56 A$)	6,878.87 KWD (35,014.04 A$)	+21.7 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Kuwait Edit	Australia Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	16.53 KWD (84.12 A$)	53.76 KWD (273.64 A$)	+225.3 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	6.06 KWD (30.83 A$)	7.97 KWD (40.54 A$)	+31.5 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	9.20 KWD (46.83 A$)	16.01 KWD (81.48 A$)	+74.0 %
Sports And Leisure	Kuwait Edit	Australia Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	31.21 KWD (158.87 A$)	14.34 KWD (72.98 A$)	-54.1 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	12.00 KWD (61.08 A$)	5.04 KWD (25.66 A$)	-58.0 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	3.50 KWD (17.82 A$)	4.13 KWD (21.00 A$)	+17.9 %
Childcare	Kuwait Edit	Australia Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	110.15 KWD (560.66 A$)	483.09 KWD (2,458.95 A$)	+338.6 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	1,877.62 KWD (9,557.24 A$)	3,817.07 KWD (19,429.21 A$)	+103.3 %
Clothing And Shoes	Kuwait Edit	Australia Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	14.00 KWD (71.26 A$)	21.38 KWD (108.80 A$)	+52.7 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	14.56 KWD (74.12 A$)	15.37 KWD (78.22 A$)	+5.5 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	29.55 KWD (150.40 A$)	30.68 KWD (156.17 A$)	+3.8 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	27.11 KWD (137.97 A$)	32.89 KWD (167.44 A$)	+21.4 %
Rent Per Month	Kuwait Edit	Australia Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	253.03 KWD (1,287.95 A$)	417.28 KWD (2,123.97 A$)	+64.9 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	192.50 KWD (979.84 A$)	329.46 KWD (1,676.99 A$)	+71.1 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	536.88 KWD (2,732.74 A$)	699.39 KWD (3,559.93 A$)	+30.3 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	406.03 KWD (2,066.72 A$)	529.50 KWD (2,695.20 A$)	+30.4 %
Buy Apartment Price	Kuwait Edit	Australia Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	169.60 KWD (863.26 A$)	191.17 KWD (973.09 A$)	+12.7 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	80.04 KWD (407.43 A$)	143.50 KWD (730.41 A$)	+79.3 %
Salaries And Financing	Kuwait Edit	Australia Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	947.85 KWD (4,824.62 A$)	1,073.94 KWD (5,466.42 A$)	+13.3 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	5.72	6.35	+10.9 %
Last update:	21 June 2025	23 June 2025
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