Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuwait and India 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in India is 51.4% lower than in Kuwait (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in India is 59.2% lower than in Kuwait | |
| Rent Prices in India are 77.6% lower than in Kuwait | |
| Restaurant Prices in India are 58.9% lower than in Kuwait | |
| Groceries Prices in India are 32.5% lower than in Kuwait | |
| Local Purchasing Power in India is 56.9% lower than in Kuwait | |
Restaurants | Kuwait Edit |
India Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.00 KWD (555.83 ₹) |
0.86 KWD (239.00 ₹) |
-57.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
15.00 KWD (4,168.76 ₹) |
4.32 KWD (1,200.00 ₹) |
-71.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
2.50 KWD (694.79 ₹) |
1.26 KWD (350.00 ₹) |
-49.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.90 KWD (250.13 ₹) |
0.61 KWD (170.00 ₹) |
-32.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
0.78 KWD (215.39 ₹) |
1.08 KWD (300.00 ₹) |
+39.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
1.62 KWD (450.62 ₹) |
0.58 KWD (160.14 ₹) |
-64.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.16 KWD (44.72 ₹) |
0.13 KWD (36.98 ₹) |
-17.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.11 KWD (31.83 ₹) |
0.05 KWD (14.61 ₹) |
-54.1 % |
Markets | Kuwait Edit |
India Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
1.72 KWD (478.54 ₹) |
0.82 KWD (227.80 ₹) |
-52.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.30 KWD (82.68 ₹) |
0.14 KWD (38.92 ₹) |
-52.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.25 KWD (68.33 ₹) |
0.10 KWD (27.63 ₹) |
-59.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
0.67 KWD (186.76 ₹) |
0.30 KWD (82.95 ₹) |
-55.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
0.74 KWD (206.80 ₹) |
0.74 KWD (206.38 ₹) |
-0.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
0.87 KWD (243.12 ₹) |
0.44 KWD (122.21 ₹) |
-49.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
1.36 KWD (379.08 ₹) |
0.80 KWD (223.38 ₹) |
-41.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.32 KWD (89.98 ₹) |
0.30 KWD (82.59 ₹) |
-8.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.26 KWD (71.22 ₹) |
0.10 KWD (28.43 ₹) |
-60.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.24 KWD (65.45 ₹) |
0.15 KWD (41.75 ₹) |
-36.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.21 KWD (58.04 ₹) |
0.08 KWD (22.17 ₹) |
-61.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.18 KWD (48.85 ₹) |
0.06 KWD (16.36 ₹) |
-66.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.16 KWD (43.39 ₹) |
0.07 KWD (18.84 ₹) |
-56.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.59 KWD (163.04 ₹) |
0.16 KWD (45.71 ₹) |
-72.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.14 KWD (39.32 ₹) |
0.10 KWD (28.95 ₹) |
-26.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
1.00 KWD (277.92 ₹) |
2.52 KWD (700.00 ₹) |
+151.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.38 KWD (106.12 ₹) |
0.57 KWD (159.79 ₹) |
+50.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
0.50 KWD (140.23 ₹) |
0.92 KWD (255.85 ₹) |
+82.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
0.95 KWD (264.02 ₹) |
1.26 KWD (350.00 ₹) |
+32.6 % |
Transportation | Kuwait Edit |
India Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.30 KWD (83.38 ₹) |
0.11 KWD (30.00 ₹) |
-64.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
15.00 KWD (4,168.76 ₹) |
3.24 KWD (900.00 ₹) |
-78.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.00 KWD (277.92 ₹) |
0.29 KWD (80.00 ₹) |
-71.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 KWD (447.26 ₹) |
0.14 KWD (40.23 ₹) |
-91.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 KWD (1,389.59 ₹) |
0.54 KWD (150.00 ₹) |
-89.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
0.40 KWD (112.17 ₹) |
1.40 KWD (390.24 ₹) |
+247.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
6,500.00 KWD (1,806,461.53 ₹) |
4,317.83 KWD (1,200,000.00 ₹) |
-33.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
5,793.12 KWD (1,610,008.84 ₹) |
7,004.99 KWD (1,946,808.23 ₹) |
+20.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuwait Edit |
India Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
16.71 KWD (4,643.34 ₹) |
12.58 KWD (3,497.06 ₹) |
-24.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
6.03 KWD (1,675.68 ₹) |
1.17 KWD (325.76 ₹) |
-80.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
8.53 KWD (2,370.08 ₹) |
2.48 KWD (688.89 ₹) |
-70.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuwait Edit |
India Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
32.56 KWD (9,047.75 ₹) |
4.96 KWD (1,377.62 ₹) |
-84.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
12.18 KWD (3,384.05 ₹) |
2.35 KWD (652.31 ₹) |
-80.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
3.50 KWD (972.71 ₹) |
1.08 KWD (300.00 ₹) |
-69.2 % |
Childcare | Kuwait Edit |
India Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
110.69 KWD (30,763.89 ₹) |
21.56 KWD (5,992.30 ₹) |
-80.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,815.00 KWD (504,419.64 ₹) |
561.45 KWD (156,035.64 ₹) |
-69.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuwait Edit |
India Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
13.41 KWD (3,726.62 ₹) |
8.00 KWD (2,223.21 ₹) |
-40.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
14.18 KWD (3,939.88 ₹) |
8.24 KWD (2,291.08 ₹) |
-41.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
28.90 KWD (8,031.41 ₹) |
14.19 KWD (3,944.73 ₹) |
-50.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
26.75 KWD (7,434.28 ₹) |
10.33 KWD (2,870.12 ₹) |
-61.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuwait Edit |
India Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
250.62 KWD (69,652.99 ₹) |
57.39 KWD (15,950.54 ₹) |
-77.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
190.88 KWD (53,049.48 ₹) |
35.83 KWD (9,956.53 ₹) |
-81.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
530.62 KWD (147,469.79 ₹) |
132.99 KWD (36,960.75 ₹) |
-74.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
404.41 KWD (112,392.97 ₹) |
82.37 KWD (22,892.88 ₹) |
-79.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuwait Edit |
India Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
166.24 KWD (46,199.73 ₹) |
46.41 KWD (12,898.89 ₹) |
-72.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
80.44 KWD (22,355.89 ₹) |
24.96 KWD (6,937.13 ₹) |
-69.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuwait Edit |
India Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
957.85 KWD (266,201.70 ₹) |
168.17 KWD (46,737.01 ₹) |
-82.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.72 | 8.99 | +57.1 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
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