Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Kuwait 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Kuwait is 27.8% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Kuwait is 49.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Kuwait are 145.2% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kuwait are 73.8% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Kuwait are 15.0% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kuwait is 125.2% higher than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Kuwait Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (1.09 KWD) |
31.06 RM (2.25 KWD) |
+107.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (7.24 KWD) |
207.05 RM (15.00 KWD) |
+107.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (1.45 KWD) |
34.51 RM (2.50 KWD) |
+72.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
16.00 RM (1.16 KWD) |
11.04 RM (0.80 KWD) |
-31.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (1.45 KWD) |
11.04 RM (0.80 KWD) |
-44.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.68 RM (0.85 KWD) |
23.03 RM (1.67 KWD) |
+97.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.25 RM (0.24 KWD) |
2.24 RM (0.16 KWD) |
-31.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.77 RM (0.13 KWD) |
1.56 RM (0.11 KWD) |
-11.8 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.91 RM (2.09 KWD) |
24.10 RM (1.75 KWD) |
-16.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.70 RM (0.27 KWD) |
3.92 RM (0.28 KWD) |
+6.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.62 RM (0.19 KWD) |
3.52 RM (0.25 KWD) |
+34.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.70 RM (0.63 KWD) |
8.86 RM (0.64 KWD) |
+1.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.54 RM (1.92 KWD) |
11.21 RM (0.81 KWD) |
-57.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.85 RM (0.57 KWD) |
12.22 RM (0.89 KWD) |
+55.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.19 RM (1.17 KWD) |
19.00 RM (1.38 KWD) |
+17.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.42 RM (0.39 KWD) |
4.47 RM (0.32 KWD) |
-17.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.81 RM (0.20 KWD) |
3.55 RM (0.26 KWD) |
+26.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.98 RM (0.36 KWD) |
3.32 RM (0.24 KWD) |
-33.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.87 RM (0.21 KWD) |
2.86 RM (0.21 KWD) |
-0.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.08 RM (0.15 KWD) |
2.49 RM (0.18 KWD) |
+19.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.34 RM (0.17 KWD) |
2.22 RM (0.16 KWD) |
-5.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.45 RM (0.32 KWD) |
8.56 RM (0.62 KWD) |
+92.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.40 RM (0.17 KWD) |
2.00 RM (0.14 KWD) |
-16.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (5.43 KWD) |
13.80 RM (1.00 KWD) |
-81.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
12.09 RM (0.88 KWD) |
5.27 RM (0.38 KWD) |
-56.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.79 RM (1.14 KWD) |
6.96 RM (0.50 KWD) |
-55.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (1.30 KWD) |
13.80 RM (1.00 KWD) |
-23.3 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (0.22 KWD) |
4.14 RM (0.30 KWD) |
+38.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (3.62 KWD) |
207.05 RM (15.00 KWD) |
+314.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (0.36 KWD) |
13.80 RM (1.00 KWD) |
+176.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.04 RM (0.44 KWD) |
22.21 RM (1.61 KWD) |
+268.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
25.00 RM (1.81 KWD) |
69.02 RM (5.00 KWD) |
+176.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (0.56 KWD) |
5.54 RM (0.40 KWD) |
-28.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
167,500.00 RM (12,134.74 KWD) |
89,721.71 RM (6,500.00 KWD) |
-46.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,825.43 RM (9,622.70 KWD) |
78,325.33 RM (5,674.38 KWD) |
-41.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
215.25 RM (15.59 KWD) |
230.62 RM (16.71 KWD) |
+7.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
44.06 RM (3.19 KWD) |
83.23 RM (6.03 KWD) |
+88.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
114.12 RM (8.27 KWD) |
120.75 RM (8.75 KWD) |
+5.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.34 RM (11.25 KWD) |
426.28 RM (30.88 KWD) |
+174.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
28.49 RM (2.06 KWD) |
165.64 RM (12.00 KWD) |
+481.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (1.45 KWD) |
48.31 RM (3.50 KWD) |
+141.6 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
767.94 RM (55.63 KWD) |
1,520.40 RM (110.15 KWD) |
+98.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,306.25 RM (2,123.13 KWD) |
24,602.81 RM (1,782.38 KWD) |
-16.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
254.33 RM (18.43 KWD) |
188.65 RM (13.67 KWD) |
-25.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.55 RM (10.25 KWD) |
201.01 RM (14.56 KWD) |
+42.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
322.39 RM (23.36 KWD) |
400.93 RM (29.05 KWD) |
+24.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
278.16 RM (20.15 KWD) |
374.14 RM (27.11 KWD) |
+34.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,671.46 RM (121.09 KWD) |
3,480.11 RM (252.12 KWD) |
+108.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,139.02 RM (82.52 KWD) |
2,665.26 RM (193.09 KWD) |
+134.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,047.02 RM (220.75 KWD) |
7,432.24 RM (538.44 KWD) |
+143.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,976.39 RM (143.18 KWD) |
5,632.98 RM (408.09 KWD) |
+185.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
795.36 RM (57.62 KWD) |
2,294.61 RM (166.24 KWD) |
+188.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
466.13 RM (33.77 KWD) |
1,110.35 RM (80.44 KWD) |
+138.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,922.87 RM (284.20 KWD) |
13,194.07 RM (955.86 KWD) |
+236.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.20 | 5.72 | +36.3 % |
| Last update: | 23 May 2025 | 13 May 2025 | |
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