Cost of living comparison

Saint Lucia

compared to

Kuwait

Kuwait City vs. Castries Cost of Living Summary

Kuwait City is 12.2% cheaper than Castries.

Restaurants: pay 4.3% less in Kuwait City
Groceries: pay 54.4% less in Kuwait City
Transportation: pay 59.9% less in Kuwait City
Housing: pay 50.3% more in Kuwait City
Childcare: pay 40.7% more in Kuwait City
Entertainment and Sports: pay 52.8% more in Kuwait City
Clothing: pay 29.6% less in Kuwait City

The cost of entertainment and sports, housing, and childcare in Kuwait City are more expensive than in Castries. Expenses including transportation, groceries, clothing, and restaurants are lower in Kuwait City.

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Kuwait City vs. Castries Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 4.3% less for restaurants

	Castries	Kuwait City
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$9.25 EC$25.00	$12.89 KWD3.980	+39.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.33 EC$22.50	$8.86 KWD2.740	+6.4%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.94 EC$5.25	$0.72 KWD0.220	-62.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.97 EC$2.62	$0.30 KWD0.090	-68.9%
Average			-4.3%

Castries vs. Kuwait City - Cost of restaurants

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pay 54.4% less for groceries

	Castries	Kuwait City
Bread 1 loaf	$1.86 EC$5.02	$1.50 KWD0.460	-19.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.61 EC$15.17	$2.18 KWD0.670	-61.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.75 EC$20.95	$6.08 KWD1.880	-21.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.61 EC$12.47	$2.10 KWD0.650	-54.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.10 EC$11.09	$3.02 KWD0.930	-26.3%
Apples (1 lb)	$3.89 EC$10.50	$1.11 KWD0.340	-71.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.75 EC$2.02	$0.86 KWD0.270	+14.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.70 EC$10.00	$0.82 KWD0.250	-77.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$6.66 EC$18.00	$0.69 KWD0.210	-89.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.54 EC$4.17	$0.61 KWD0.190	-60.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.93 EC$2.50	$0.66 KWD0.200	-28.6%
Average			-54.4%

Castries vs. Kuwait City - Cost of groceries

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pay 59.9% less for transportation

	Castries	Kuwait City
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.83 EC$15.75	$1.28 KWD0.400	-78.0%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$48.33 KWD14.940
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$25,901.46 EC$70,000.00	$20,942.34 KWD6,474.120	-19.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	??	$30.61 KWD9.460
Average			-59.9%

Castries vs. Kuwait City - Cost of transportation

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pay 50.3% more for housing

	Castries	Kuwait City
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$48.60 EC$131.33	$29.92 KWD9.250	-38.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$456.36 EC$1,233.33	$924.68 KWD285.860	+102.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$345.35 EC$933.33	$635.52 KWD196.460	+84.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$94.32 EC$254.90	$50.13 KWD15.500	-46.8%
Average			+50.3%

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pay 40.7% more for childcare

	Castries	Kuwait City
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$212.76 EC$575.00	$299.37 KWD92.550	+40.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	??	$9,387.00 KWD2,901.900
Average			+40.7%

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pay 52.8% more for entertainment and sports

	Castries	Kuwait City
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.78 EC$7.50	$3.22 KWD1.000	+16.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.70 EC$10.00	$5.21 KWD1.610	+40.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$9.25 EC$25.00	$2.74 KWD0.850	-70.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$41.63 EC$112.50	$122.83 KWD37.970	+195.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.55 EC$15.00	$11.28 KWD3.490	+103.2%
Average			+52.8%

Castries vs. Kuwait City - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 29.6% less for clothing

	Castries	Kuwait City
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$83.25 EC$225.00	$37.59 KWD11.620	-54.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$50.88 EC$137.50	$39.47 KWD12.200	-22.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$111.01 EC$300.00	$97.66 KWD30.190	-12.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$111.01 EC$300.00	$88.60 KWD27.390	-20.2%
Average			-29.6%

Castries vs. Kuwait City - Cost of clothing

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