Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuwait and Switzerland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Switzerland is 166.6% higher than in Kuwait (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Switzerland is 154.6% higher than in Kuwait | |
| Rent Prices in Switzerland are 126.6% higher than in Kuwait | |
| Restaurant Prices in Switzerland are 163.5% higher than in Kuwait | |
| Groceries Prices in Switzerland are 233.5% higher than in Kuwait | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Switzerland is 8.5% lower than in Kuwait | |
Restaurants | Kuwait Edit |
Switzerland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.25 KWD (6.03 Fr.) |
9.33 KWD (25.00 Fr.) |
+314.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
15.00 KWD (40.18 Fr.) |
41.07 KWD (110.00 Fr.) |
+173.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
2.50 KWD (6.70 Fr.) |
5.60 KWD (15.00 Fr.) |
+124.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.80 KWD (2.14 Fr.) |
2.61 KWD (7.00 Fr.) |
+226.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
0.80 KWD (2.14 Fr.) |
2.24 KWD (6.00 Fr.) |
+180.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
1.67 KWD (4.47 Fr.) |
1.84 KWD (4.94 Fr.) |
+10.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.16 KWD (0.43 Fr.) |
1.65 KWD (4.41 Fr.) |
+917.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.11 KWD (0.30 Fr.) |
1.48 KWD (3.96 Fr.) |
+1,210.2 % |
Markets | Kuwait Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
1.75 KWD (4.68 Fr.) |
2.52 KWD (6.75 Fr.) |
+44.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.28 KWD (0.76 Fr.) |
1.04 KWD (2.79 Fr.) |
+267.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.25 KWD (0.68 Fr.) |
0.59 KWD (1.58 Fr.) |
+130.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
0.64 KWD (1.72 Fr.) |
2.25 KWD (6.02 Fr.) |
+250.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
0.81 KWD (2.18 Fr.) |
3.88 KWD (10.38 Fr.) |
+377.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
0.89 KWD (2.37 Fr.) |
4.58 KWD (12.27 Fr.) |
+417.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
1.38 KWD (3.69 Fr.) |
6.71 KWD (17.96 Fr.) |
+387.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.32 KWD (0.87 Fr.) |
0.50 KWD (1.35 Fr.) |
+55.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.26 KWD (0.69 Fr.) |
0.34 KWD (0.90 Fr.) |
+30.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.24 KWD (0.64 Fr.) |
0.42 KWD (1.12 Fr.) |
+73.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.21 KWD (0.56 Fr.) |
0.87 KWD (2.32 Fr.) |
+318.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.18 KWD (0.48 Fr.) |
0.35 KWD (0.94 Fr.) |
+95.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.16 KWD (0.43 Fr.) |
0.33 KWD (0.88 Fr.) |
+103.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.62 KWD (1.66 Fr.) |
0.79 KWD (2.10 Fr.) |
+26.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.14 KWD (0.39 Fr.) |
0.42 KWD (1.12 Fr.) |
+187.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
1.00 KWD (2.68 Fr.) |
4.48 KWD (12.00 Fr.) |
+348.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.38 KWD (1.02 Fr.) |
0.78 KWD (2.10 Fr.) |
+105.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
0.50 KWD (1.35 Fr.) |
0.93 KWD (2.50 Fr.) |
+84.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.00 KWD (2.68 Fr.) |
3.36 KWD (9.00 Fr.) |
+236.0 % |
Transportation | Kuwait Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.30 KWD (0.80 Fr.) |
1.31 KWD (3.50 Fr.) |
+335.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
15.00 KWD (40.18 Fr.) |
29.87 KWD (80.00 Fr.) |
+99.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.00 KWD (2.68 Fr.) |
2.43 KWD (6.50 Fr.) |
+142.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 KWD (4.31 Fr.) |
2.31 KWD (6.20 Fr.) |
+43.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 KWD (13.39 Fr.) |
26.13 KWD (70.00 Fr.) |
+422.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
0.40 KWD (1.07 Fr.) |
2.56 KWD (6.85 Fr.) |
+537.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
6,500.00 KWD (17,411.10 Fr.) |
12,245.07 KWD (32,800.00 Fr.) |
+88.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
5,674.38 KWD (15,199.55 Fr.) |
12,625.23 KWD (33,818.32 Fr.) |
+122.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuwait Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
16.71 KWD (44.75 Fr.) |
80.19 KWD (214.80 Fr.) |
+380.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
6.03 KWD (16.15 Fr.) |
15.85 KWD (42.46 Fr.) |
+162.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
8.75 KWD (23.43 Fr.) |
18.13 KWD (48.57 Fr.) |
+107.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuwait Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
30.88 KWD (82.72 Fr.) |
26.64 KWD (71.36 Fr.) |
-13.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
12.00 KWD (32.14 Fr.) |
14.20 KWD (38.04 Fr.) |
+18.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
3.50 KWD (9.38 Fr.) |
7.47 KWD (20.00 Fr.) |
+113.3 % |
Childcare | Kuwait Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
110.15 KWD (295.04 Fr.) |
913.84 KWD (2,447.85 Fr.) |
+729.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,782.38 KWD (4,774.34 Fr.) |
10,352.23 KWD (27,729.79 Fr.) |
+480.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuwait Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
13.67 KWD (36.61 Fr.) |
39.83 KWD (106.70 Fr.) |
+191.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
14.56 KWD (39.01 Fr.) |
19.57 KWD (52.43 Fr.) |
+34.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
29.05 KWD (77.80 Fr.) |
45.19 KWD (121.04 Fr.) |
+55.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
27.11 KWD (72.60 Fr.) |
56.76 KWD (152.04 Fr.) |
+109.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuwait Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
252.12 KWD (675.34 Fr.) |
618.87 KWD (1,657.72 Fr.) |
+145.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
193.09 KWD (517.21 Fr.) |
511.84 KWD (1,371.04 Fr.) |
+165.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
538.44 KWD (1,442.27 Fr.) |
1,110.53 KWD (2,974.69 Fr.) |
+106.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
408.09 KWD (1,093.12 Fr.) |
912.97 KWD (2,445.50 Fr.) |
+123.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuwait Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
166.24 KWD (445.28 Fr.) |
486.89 KWD (1,304.19 Fr.) |
+192.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
80.44 KWD (215.47 Fr.) |
386.53 KWD (1,035.37 Fr.) |
+380.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuwait Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
955.88 KWD (2,560.46 Fr.) |
2,225.74 KWD (5,961.93 Fr.) |
+132.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.72 | 2.44 | -57.4 % |
| Last update: | 13 May 2025 | 30 May 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 103 | 889 |
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