Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in India is 5.63 times less expensive as compared to Kuwait.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between India and Kuwait. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between India and Kuwait.
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 Indicators  | India  | Kuwait  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 30,000 INR (360 USD) | 400 KWD (1,300 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 50,000 INR (600 USD) | 600 KWD (1,950 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 75,000 INR (900 USD) | 900 KWD (2,925 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 15,000 INR (180 USD) | 250 KWD (812.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 25,000 INR (300 USD) | 400 KWD (1,300 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 40,000 INR (480 USD) | 600 KWD (1,950 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 8 % | 3 % |
Realtor Commission  | 1 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.2 to 1.0 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in India is 3.56 times less expensive than Kuwait.
Indicators | India | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 50,000 INR (600 USD) | 1,500 KWD (4,875 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 1,500 INR (18 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 1,500 INR (18 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 20 KWD (65 USD) |
If you lived in India, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 87.95% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in India costs 8.13 times less compared to Kuwait.
Indicators | India | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 20 KWD (65 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 300 INR (3.60 USD) | 15 KWD (48.75 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 90.56% less in India compared to Kuwait.
Indicators | India | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 60 INR (0.72 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 50 INR (0.60 USD) | 1.50 KWD (4.88 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 20 INR (0.24 USD) | 0.60 KWD (1.95 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 30 INR (0.36 USD) | 1.80 KWD (5.85 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 80 INR (0.96 USD) | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 300 INR (3.60 USD) | 6 KWD (19.50 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 250 INR (3 USD) | 7 KWD (22.75 USD) |
In India, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 8.13 times less expensive than the cost in Kuwait.
If you lived in India, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 86.86% less for Groceries.
Indicators | India | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 150 INR (1.80 USD) | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 60 INR (0.72 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 80 INR (0.96 USD) | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 50 INR (0.60 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 30 INR (0.36 USD) | 1.80 KWD (5.85 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 100 INR (1.20 USD) | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 40 INR (0.48 USD) | 1.80 KWD (5.85 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 80 INR (0.96 USD) | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) |
If you lived in India, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 9.09 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | India | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 8 KWD (26 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 1,500 INR (18 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 200 INR (2.40 USD) | 5 KWD (16.25 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 100 INR (1.20 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 50 INR (0.60 USD) | 1.50 KWD (4.88 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 7 KWD (22.75 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 300 INR (3.60 USD) | 6 KWD (19.50 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 200 INR (2.40 USD) | 3.50 KWD (11.38 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 78.86% less in India compared to Kuwait.
Indicators | India | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 1,500 INR (18 USD) | 12 KWD (39 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 400 INR (4.80 USD) | 5 KWD (16.25 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 100 INR (1.20 USD) | 2 KWD (6.50 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 150 INR (1.80 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 8 KWD (26 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 14 KWD (45.50 USD) |
If you lived in India, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 3.23 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | India | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 2,000 INR (24 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 50 INR (0.60 USD) | 1 KWD (3.25 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 1,500 INR (18 USD) | 15 KWD (48.75 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 5,000 INR (60 USD) | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 50 INR (0.60 USD) | 2 KWD (6.50 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 20 INR (0.24 USD) | 1 KWD (3.25 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 50 INR (0.60 USD) | 3 KWD (9.75 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 30 INR (0.36 USD) | 1.50 KWD (4.88 USD) |
If you lived in India, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 6.80 times less for transportation.
Indicators | India | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 1,500,000 INR (18,000 USD) | 25,000 KWD (81,250 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 5,000 INR (60 USD) | 100 KWD (325 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 20,000 INR (240 USD) | 500 KWD (1,625 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 5,000 INR (60 USD) | 200 KWD (650 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 10 % | 3.5 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 100 INR (1.20 USD) | 0.90 KWD (2.93 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 400 INR (4.80 USD) | 3.40 KWD (11.05 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 100 INR 1.20 USD | 5 KWD 16.25 USD |
You would have to pay 4.57 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in India compared to that of Kuwait.
Indicators | India | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 80 KWD (260 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 800 INR (9.60 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 300 INR (3.60 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 70 KWD (227.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 100 KWD (325 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 2,000 INR (24 USD) | 120 KWD (390 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 300 INR (3.60 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 200 INR (2.40 USD) | 15 KWD (48.75 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 100 INR (1.20 USD) | 7 KWD (22.75 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 2,000 INR (24 USD) | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 75 KWD (243.75 USD) |
If you lived in India, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 22.45 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | India | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 5,000 INR (60 USD) | 120 KWD (390 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 2,000 INR (24 USD) | 70 KWD (227.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 120 KWD (390 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Haircuts  | 300 INR (3.60 USD) | 20 KWD (65 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 800 INR (9.60 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 100 INR (1.20 USD) | 4 KWD (13 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 50 INR (0.60 USD) | 2 KWD (6.50 USD) |
If you lived in India, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 12.31 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | India | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 3,000 INR (36 USD) | 90 KWD (292.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 35 KWD (113.75 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 2,000 INR (24 USD) | 70 KWD (227.50 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 8,000 INR (96 USD) | 180 KWD (585 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 1,500 INR (18 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 1,200 INR (14.40 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 1,500 INR (18 USD) | 90 KWD (292.50 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 1,200 INR (14.40 USD) | 80 KWD (260 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 70 KWD (227.50 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 800 INR (9.60 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 200 INR (2.40 USD) | 6 KWD (19.50 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 250 INR (3 USD) | 7 KWD (22.75 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 50 INR (0.60 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 70 INR (0.84 USD) | 3 KWD (9.75 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 1,500 INR (18 USD) | 90 KWD (292.50 USD) |
Sportswear  | 1,200 INR (14.40 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
If you lived in India, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 10.67 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | India | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 800 INR (9.60 USD) | 35 KWD (113.75 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 10,000 INR (120 USD) | 350 KWD (1,137.50 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 8,000 INR (96 USD) | 300 KWD (975 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 3,000 INR (36 USD) | 250 KWD (812.50 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 80 KWD (260 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 4,000 INR (48 USD) | 200 KWD (650 USD) |
If you lived in India, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 12.55 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | India | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 15,000 INR (180 USD) | 450 KWD (1,462.50 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 20,000 INR (240 USD) | 600 KWD (1,950 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 30,000 INR (360 USD) | 800 KWD (2,600 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 40,000 INR (480 USD) | 1,200 KWD (3,900 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 100,000 INR (1,200 USD) | 2,500 KWD (8,125 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 150,000 INR (1,800 USD) | 3,500 KWD (11,375 USD) |
After School Activities  | 2,000 INR (24 USD) | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 3,500 INR (42 USD) | 200 KWD (650 USD) |
Tutoring  | 2,000 INR (24 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 1,500 INR (18 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
School Supplies  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
If you lived in India, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 7.07 times less for school and education.
Indicators | India | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 200 INR (2.40 USD) | 10 KWD (32.50 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 20 KWD (65 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 800 INR (9.60 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 600 INR (7.20 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 800 INR (9.60 USD) | 35 KWD (113.75 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 200 INR (2.40 USD) | 8 KWD (26 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 300 INR (3.60 USD) | 15 KWD (48.75 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Bowling  | 200 INR (2.40 USD) | 12 KWD (39 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 300 INR (3.60 USD) | 10 KWD (32.50 USD) |
Video Games  | 2,000 INR (24 USD) | 45 KWD (146.25 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 12 KWD (39 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 15,000 INR (180 USD) | 250 KWD (812.50 USD) |
If you lived in India, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 6.50 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | India | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 2,500 INR (30 USD) | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 2,000 INR (24 USD) | 100 KWD (325 USD) |
Art Classes  | 600 INR (7.20 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 20 KWD (65 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 800 INR (9.60 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 800 INR (9.60 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 500 INR (6 USD) | 6 KWD (19.50 USD) |
Educational Software  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
If you lived in India, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 12.69 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | India | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 50,000 INR (600 USD) | 1,200 KWD (3,900 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 35,000 INR (420 USD) | 900 KWD (2,925 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 500 INR per hour (6 USD) | 20 KWD per hour (65 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 10,000 INR (120 USD) | 700 KWD (2,275 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 28 % | 0 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 12 % | 8 % |
Pension Contributions  | 10 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 50 | 70 |
Median Household Income  | 40,000 INR (480 USD) | 2,000 KWD (6,500 USD) |
If you lived in India, you would earn 9.63 times less salary as compared to Kuwait.
Indicators | India | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 2,000 INR (24 USD) | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,500 INR (18 USD) | 120 KWD (390 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,000 INR (12 USD) | 100 KWD (325 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 800 INR (9.60 USD) | 110 KWD (357.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 24.53 times less in India, as compared to Kuwait.
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