Kuwait vs United States
United States is about 37% pricier than Kuwait overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 63.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Kuwait scores higher (98 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Kuwait United States
Price level (US=100) 63.3 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,444 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,270 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 2.9% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Kuwait United States
Housing & utilities 76 215
Food 129 117
Transport 77 116
Restaurants & hotels 108 142
Health 133 208
Communication 197 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Kuwait United States
Quality-of-life score 98/100 91/100
Life expectancy 85 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 5.8
Internet users 100% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Kuwait more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 37% pricier than Kuwait overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Kuwait would cost roughly $158,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Kuwait or United States?
Kuwait scores higher, 98 vs 91 out of 100.
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