Cost of living comparison

Republic of the Congo

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Kuwait

Kuwait City vs. Brazzaville Cost of Living Summary

Kuwait City is 13.6% cheaper than Brazzaville.

Restaurants: pay 18.7% more in Kuwait City
Groceries: pay 42.6% less in Kuwait City
Transportation: pay 26.4% less in Kuwait City
Housing: pay 29.5% less in Kuwait City
Childcare: pay 5.8 times more in Kuwait City
Entertainment and Sports: pay 59.7% more in Kuwait City

The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in Kuwait City are more expensive than in Brazzaville. Expenses including groceries, housing, and transportation are lower in Kuwait City. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Kuwait City.

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Kuwait City vs. Brazzaville Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Kuwait City instead of Brazzaville, you would:

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pay 18.7% more for restaurants

	Brazzaville	Kuwait City
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$8.40 FCFA4,903	$12.89 KWD3.980	+53.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$4.93 FCFA2,880	$8.86 KWD2.740	+79.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.60 FCFA935	$0.72 KWD0.220	-54.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.32 FCFA769	$0.30 KWD0.090	-77.1%
Average			+18.7%

Brazzaville vs. Kuwait City - Cost of restaurants

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pay 42.6% less for groceries

	Brazzaville	Kuwait City
Bread 1 loaf	$4.78 FCFA2,790	$1.50 KWD0.460	-68.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$8.09 FCFA4,722	$2.18 KWD0.670	-73.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$10.66 FCFA6,225	$6.08 KWD1.880	-42.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.93 FCFA1,713	$2.10 KWD0.650	-28.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.17 FCFA2,437	$3.02 KWD0.930	-27.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.11 FCFA648	$1.11 KWD0.340	+0.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.77 FCFA452	$0.86 KWD0.270	+10.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.65 FCFA965	$0.82 KWD0.250	-50.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.35 FCFA790	$0.69 KWD0.210	-49.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.19 FCFA697	$0.61 KWD0.190	-49.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.06 FCFA617	$0.66 KWD0.200	-37.5%
Average			-42.6%

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pay 26.4% less for transportation

	Brazzaville	Kuwait City
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.01 FCFA2,924	$1.28 KWD0.400	-74.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$23.39 FCFA13,657	$48.33 KWD14.940	+106.6%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,284.24 FCFA17M	$20,942.34 KWD6,474.120	-28.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$12.49 FCFA7,289	$30.61 KWD9.460	+145.2%
Average			-26.4%

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pay 29.5% less for housing

	Brazzaville	Kuwait City
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$42.68 FCFA24,915	$29.92 KWD9.250	-29.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,154.87 FCFA674K	$924.68 KWD285.860	-19.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$450.79 FCFA263K	$635.52 KWD196.460	+41.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$631.61 FCFA369K	$50.13 KWD15.500	-92.1%
Average			-29.5%

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pay 5.8 times more for childcare

	Brazzaville	Kuwait City
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$51.21 FCFA29,898	$299.37 KWD92.550	+484.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	??	$9,387.00 KWD2,901.900
Average			+484.6%

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pay 59.7% more for entertainment and sports

	Brazzaville	Kuwait City
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$5.70 FCFA3,326	$3.22 KWD1.000	-43.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.97 FCFA2,316	$5.21 KWD1.610	+31.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.76 FCFA2,193	$2.74 KWD0.850	-27.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$25.82 FCFA15,074	$122.83 KWD37.970	+375.8%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.72 FCFA3,342	$11.28 KWD3.490	+97.0%
Average			+59.7%

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pay (unknown) more for clothing

	Brazzaville	Kuwait City
Regular jeans Levi's brand	??	$37.59 KWD11.620
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	??	$39.47 KWD12.200
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	??	$97.66 KWD30.190
Men's business shoes (leather)	??	$88.60 KWD27.390

Brazzaville vs. Kuwait City - Cost of clothing

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