Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Kuwait is 12.02 times more expensive as compared to Egypt.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Kuwait and Egypt. 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 Kuwait and Egypt.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 400 KWD (1,300 USD) | 8,000 EGP (256 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 600 KWD (1,950 USD) | 12,000 EGP (384 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 900 KWD (2,925 USD) | 18,000 EGP (576 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 250 KWD (812.50 USD) | 5,000 EGP (160 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 400 KWD (1,300 USD) | 8,000 EGP (256 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 600 KWD (1,950 USD) | 12,000 EGP (384 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 3 % | 12 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 2 % | 9 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | Yet to Update | 0.1 to 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Kuwait is 5.08 times more expensive than Egypt.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 1,500 KWD (4,875 USD) | 20,000 EGP (640 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 40 KWD (130 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 60 KWD (195 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 20 KWD (65 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
If you lived in Kuwait, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 725.35% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Kuwait costs 7.62 times more compared to Egypt.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 20 KWD (65 USD) | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 15 KWD (48.75 USD) | 70 EGP (2.24 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 2185.16% more in Kuwait compared to Egypt.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) | 20 EGP (0.64 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 1.50 KWD (4.88 USD) | 15 EGP (0.48 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 0.60 KWD (1.95 USD) | 5 EGP (0.16 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 1.80 KWD (5.85 USD) | 8 EGP (0.26 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) | 30 EGP (0.96 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 6 KWD (19.50 USD) | 90 EGP (2.88 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 7 KWD (22.75 USD) | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) |
In Kuwait, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 10.66 times more expensive than the cost in Egypt.
If you lived in Kuwait, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 809.15% more for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) | 30 EGP (0.96 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) | 12 EGP (0.38 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) | 20 EGP (0.64 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) | 15 EGP (0.48 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 1.80 KWD (5.85 USD) | 10 EGP (0.32 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) | 25 EGP (0.80 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 1.80 KWD (5.85 USD) | 12 EGP (0.38 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) | 30 EGP (0.96 USD) |
If you lived in Kuwait, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 13.06 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 8 KWD (26 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) | 350 EGP (11.20 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 5 KWD (16.25 USD) | 60 EGP (1.92 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) | 25 EGP (0.80 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 1.50 KWD (4.88 USD) | 10 EGP (0.32 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 7 KWD (22.75 USD) | 120 EGP (3.84 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 6 KWD (19.50 USD) | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 3.50 KWD (11.38 USD) | 35 EGP (1.12 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 661.72% more in Kuwait compared to Egypt.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 12 KWD (39 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 5 KWD (16.25 USD) | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 2 KWD (6.50 USD) | 15 EGP (0.48 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) | 25 EGP (0.80 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 8 KWD (26 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 14 KWD (45.50 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
If you lived in Kuwait, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 6.90 times more for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 1 KWD (3.25 USD) | 5 EGP (0.16 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | 15 KWD (48.75 USD) | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) | 1,200 EGP (38.40 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 2 KWD (6.50 USD) | 10 EGP (0.32 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 1 KWD (3.25 USD) | 5 EGP (0.16 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 40 KWD (130 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 3 KWD (9.75 USD) | 10 EGP (0.32 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 1.50 KWD (4.88 USD) | 5 EGP (0.16 USD) |
If you lived in Kuwait, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 13.12 times more for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 25,000 KWD (81,250 USD) | 200,000 EGP (6,400 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 100 KWD (325 USD) | 1,000 EGP (32 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 500 KWD (1,625 USD) | 4,000 EGP (128 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 200 KWD (650 USD) | 1,500 EGP (48 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 3.5 % | 15 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 0.90 KWD (2.93 USD) | 10 EGP (0.32 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 3.40 KWD (11.05 USD) | 40 EGP (1.28 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | 5 KWD 16.25 USD | 20 EGP 0.64 USD |
You would have to pay 12.70 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Kuwait compared to that of Egypt.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 80 KWD (260 USD) | 250 EGP (8 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 60 KWD (195 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 40 KWD (130 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 70 KWD (227.50 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 40 KWD (130 USD) | 1,000 EGP (32 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 100 KWD (325 USD) | 400 EGP (12.80 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 120 KWD (390 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 15 KWD (48.75 USD) | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 7 KWD (22.75 USD) | 20 EGP (0.64 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) | 600 EGP (19.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 75 KWD (243.75 USD) | 2,000 EGP (64 USD) |
If you lived in Kuwait, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 15.80 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 120 KWD (390 USD) | 400 EGP (12.80 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 70 KWD (227.50 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 120 KWD (390 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 60 KWD (195 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 20 KWD (65 USD) | 60 EGP (1.92 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 40 KWD (130 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 4 KWD (13 USD) | 30 EGP (0.96 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 2 KWD (6.50 USD) | 15 EGP (0.48 USD) |
If you lived in Kuwait, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 27.28 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 90 KWD (292.50 USD) | 1,200 EGP (38.40 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 35 KWD (113.75 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 70 KWD (227.50 USD) | 800 EGP (25.60 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 180 KWD (585 USD) | 3,000 EGP (96 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 60 KWD (195 USD) | 400 EGP (12.80 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 60 KWD (195 USD) | 400 EGP (12.80 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 90 KWD (292.50 USD) | 600 EGP (19.20 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 80 KWD (260 USD) | 600 EGP (19.20 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 70 KWD (227.50 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 6 KWD (19.50 USD) | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 7 KWD (22.75 USD) | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) | 20 EGP (0.64 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 3 KWD (9.75 USD) | 20 EGP (0.64 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 90 KWD (292.50 USD) | 800 EGP (25.60 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 60 KWD (195 USD) | 400 EGP (12.80 USD) |
If you lived in Kuwait, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 10.15 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) | 250 EGP (8 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 35 KWD (113.75 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 60 KWD (195 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 350 KWD (1,137.50 USD) | 2,000 EGP (64 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 300 KWD (975 USD) | 1,800 EGP (57.60 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 250 KWD (812.50 USD) | 1,500 EGP (48 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 80 KWD (260 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 200 KWD (650 USD) | 1,000 EGP (32 USD) |
If you lived in Kuwait, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 17.27 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 450 KWD (1,462.50 USD) | 2,200 EGP (70.40 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 600 KWD (1,950 USD) | 3,000 EGP (96 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 800 KWD (2,600 USD) | 4,000 EGP (128 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 1,200 KWD (3,900 USD) | 6,000 EGP (192 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 2,500 KWD (8,125 USD) | 20,000 EGP (640 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 3,500 KWD (11,375 USD) | 40,000 EGP (1,280 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 200 KWD (650 USD) | 1,000 EGP (32 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 60 KWD (195 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 40 KWD (130 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
If you lived in Kuwait, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 12.52 times more for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 10 KWD (32.50 USD) | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 20 KWD (65 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) | 120 EGP (3.84 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 40 KWD (130 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 35 KWD (113.75 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 8 KWD (26 USD) | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 15 KWD (48.75 USD) | 60 EGP (1.92 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 12 KWD (39 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 10 KWD (32.50 USD) | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 45 KWD (146.25 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 12 KWD (39 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 250 KWD (812.50 USD) | 1,500 EGP (48 USD) |
If you lived in Kuwait, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 16.03 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 100 KWD (325 USD) | 500 EGP (16 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 20 KWD (65 USD) | 60 EGP (1.92 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 40 KWD (130 USD) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 6 KWD (19.50 USD) | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 60 KWD (195 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
If you lived in Kuwait, instead of Egypt, you would have to pay 24.18 times more for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 1,200 KWD (3,900 USD) | 10,000 EGP (320 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 900 KWD (2,925 USD) | 8,000 EGP (256 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 20 KWD per hour (65 USD) | 66.67 EGP per hour (2.13 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 700 KWD (2,275 USD) | 1,000 EGP (32 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 % | 0 to 14 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 8 % | 14 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 70 | 70 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 2,000 KWD (6,500 USD) | 9,000 EGP (288 USD) |
If you lived in Kuwait, you would earn 17.44 times more salary as compared to Egypt.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Kuwait ![]() | ![]() Egypt ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 120 KWD (390 USD) | 250 EGP (8 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 100 KWD (325 USD) | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 110 KWD (357.50 USD) | 250 EGP (8 USD) |
Professional Services cost 48.75 times more in Kuwait, as compared to Egypt.
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