Cost of Living Comparison Between Qatar and Kuwait 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Kuwait is 16.6% lower than in Qatar (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Kuwait is 25.0% lower than in Qatar | |
| Rent Prices in Kuwait are 39.2% lower than in Qatar | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kuwait are 13.4% lower than in Qatar | |
| Groceries Prices in Kuwait are 21.9% lower than in Qatar | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kuwait is 10.3% higher than in Qatar | |
Restaurants | Qatar Edit |
Kuwait Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 QR (2.11 KWD) |
23.65 QR (2.00 KWD) |
-5.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
180.00 QR (15.23 KWD) |
177.34 QR (15.00 KWD) |
-1.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
25.00 QR (2.11 KWD) |
29.56 QR (2.50 KWD) |
+18.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
45.00 QR (3.81 KWD) |
10.64 QR (0.90 KWD) |
-76.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
40.00 QR (3.38 KWD) |
9.16 QR (0.78 KWD) |
-77.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
17.64 QR (1.49 KWD) |
19.17 QR (1.62 KWD) |
+8.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.24 QR (0.27 KWD) |
1.90 QR (0.16 KWD) |
-41.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.29 QR (0.11 KWD) |
1.35 QR (0.11 KWD) |
+5.1 % |
Markets | Qatar Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
29.29 QR (2.48 KWD) |
20.36 QR (1.72 KWD) |
-30.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
5.16 QR (0.44 KWD) |
3.52 QR (0.30 KWD) |
-31.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.82 QR (0.32 KWD) |
2.91 QR (0.25 KWD) |
-24.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
10.05 QR (0.85 KWD) |
7.94 QR (0.67 KWD) |
-20.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
18.12 QR (1.53 KWD) |
8.80 QR (0.74 KWD) |
-51.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
14.09 QR (1.19 KWD) |
10.34 QR (0.87 KWD) |
-26.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
17.73 QR (1.50 KWD) |
16.13 QR (1.36 KWD) |
-9.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
3.34 QR (0.28 KWD) |
3.83 QR (0.32 KWD) |
+14.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.60 QR (0.22 KWD) |
3.03 QR (0.26 KWD) |
+16.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.60 QR (0.22 KWD) |
2.78 QR (0.24 KWD) |
+7.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.23 QR (0.19 KWD) |
2.47 QR (0.21 KWD) |
+10.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.66 QR (0.14 KWD) |
2.08 QR (0.18 KWD) |
+25.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.86 QR (0.16 KWD) |
1.85 QR (0.16 KWD) |
-0.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
5.15 QR (0.44 KWD) |
6.94 QR (0.59 KWD) |
+34.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.83 QR (0.15 KWD) |
1.67 QR (0.14 KWD) |
-8.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
37.50 QR (3.17 KWD) |
11.82 QR (1.00 KWD) |
-68.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
6.93 QR (0.59 KWD) |
4.51 QR (0.38 KWD) |
-34.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
14.86 QR (1.26 KWD) |
5.97 QR (0.50 KWD) |
-59.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
23.00 QR (1.95 KWD) |
11.23 QR (0.95 KWD) |
-51.2 % |
Transportation | Qatar Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 QR (0.17 KWD) |
3.55 QR (0.30 KWD) |
+77.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
120.00 QR (10.15 KWD) |
177.34 QR (15.00 KWD) |
+47.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
8.00 QR (0.68 KWD) |
11.82 QR (1.00 KWD) |
+47.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
12.87 QR (1.09 KWD) |
19.03 QR (1.61 KWD) |
+47.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
42.50 QR (3.59 KWD) |
59.11 QR (5.00 KWD) |
+39.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.85 QR (0.66 KWD) |
4.77 QR (0.40 KWD) |
-39.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
84,412.00 QR (7,139.85 KWD) |
76,847.27 QR (6,500.00 KWD) |
-9.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
73,885.22 QR (6,249.46 KWD) |
68,490.13 QR (5,793.12 KWD) |
-7.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Qatar Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
352.68 QR (29.83 KWD) |
197.53 QR (16.71 KWD) |
-44.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
157.81 QR (13.35 KWD) |
71.28 QR (6.03 KWD) |
-54.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
315.39 QR (26.68 KWD) |
100.82 QR (8.53 KWD) |
-68.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Qatar Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
410.38 QR (34.71 KWD) |
384.89 QR (32.56 KWD) |
-6.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
125.40 QR (10.61 KWD) |
143.96 QR (12.18 KWD) |
+14.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.00 QR (3.81 KWD) |
41.38 QR (3.50 KWD) |
-8.0 % |
Childcare | Qatar Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,902.88 QR (245.54 KWD) |
1,308.70 QR (110.69 KWD) |
-54.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
41,656.27 QR (3,523.43 KWD) |
21,458.12 QR (1,815.00 KWD) |
-48.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Qatar Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
214.16 QR (18.11 KWD) |
158.53 QR (13.41 KWD) |
-26.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
198.62 QR (16.80 KWD) |
167.60 QR (14.18 KWD) |
-15.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
357.36 QR (30.23 KWD) |
341.66 QR (28.90 KWD) |
-4.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
310.36 QR (26.25 KWD) |
316.26 QR (26.75 KWD) |
+1.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Qatar Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
5,773.76 QR (488.36 KWD) |
2,963.05 QR (250.62 KWD) |
-48.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
3,740.86 QR (316.41 KWD) |
2,256.74 QR (190.88 KWD) |
-39.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
9,974.36 QR (843.66 KWD) |
6,273.40 QR (530.62 KWD) |
-37.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
7,291.67 QR (616.75 KWD) |
4,781.22 QR (404.41 KWD) |
-34.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Qatar Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,878.77 QR (158.91 KWD) |
1,965.35 QR (166.24 KWD) |
+4.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,396.94 QR (118.16 KWD) |
951.02 QR (80.44 KWD) |
-31.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Qatar Edit |
Kuwait Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
13,675.74 QR (1,156.74 KWD) |
11,324.28 QR (957.85 KWD) |
-17.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.20 | 5.72 | +10.0 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
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