Cost of living comparison

Gabon

compared to

Kuwait

Kuwait vs. Gabon Cost of Living Summary

Kuwait is 23.6% cheaper than Gabon overall.

Restaurants: pay 56.1% less in Kuwait
Groceries: pay 52.4% less in Kuwait
Transportation: pay 29.9% less in Kuwait
Housing: pay 7.1% less in Kuwait
Childcare: pay 31.4% more in Kuwait
Entertainment and Sports: pay 64.1% more in Kuwait
Clothing: pay 16.4% less in Kuwait

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

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Kuwait vs. Gabon Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Kuwait instead of Gabon, you would:

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pay 56.1% less for restaurants

	Gabon	Kuwait
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$17.07 FCFA9,966	$8.31 KWD2.570	-51.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$15.36 FCFA8,969	$7.91 KWD2.450	-48.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.71 FCFA997	$0.55 KWD0.170	-67.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.42 FCFA830	$0.31 KWD0.090	-78.4%
Average			-56.1%

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pay 52.4% less for groceries

	Gabon	Kuwait
Bread 1 loaf	$1.19 FCFA696	$1.08 KWD0.330	-9.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.12 FCFA2,990	$2.22 KWD0.690	-56.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.92 FCFA7,545	$5.32 KWD1.650	-58.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.32 FCFA2,525	$2.10 KWD0.650	-51.4%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.87 FCFA2,260	$2.71 KWD0.840	-30.0%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.36 FCFA791	$1.10 KWD0.340	-18.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.74 FCFA1,017	$0.80 KWD0.250	-53.9%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.74 FCFA1,017	$0.67 KWD0.210	-61.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.55 FCFA904	$0.61 KWD0.190	-60.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.36 FCFA791	$0.50 KWD0.160	-62.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.94 FCFA1,130	$0.47 KWD0.150	-75.5%
Average			-52.4%

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pay 29.9% less for transportation

	Gabon	Kuwait
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.01 FCFA2,344	$1.25 KWD0.390	-69.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$46.94 FCFA27,407	$51.95 KWD16.060	+10.7%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,019.42 FCFA17M	$20,021.80 KWD6,189.540	-31.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$7.25 FCFA4,233	$29.57 KWD9.140	+307.9%
Average			-29.9%

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pay 7.1% less for housing

	Gabon	Kuwait
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$64.01 FCFA37,373	$30.53 KWD9.440	-52.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,024.21 FCFA598K	$776.48 KWD240.040	-24.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$426.76 FCFA249K	$619.33 KWD191.460	+45.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$65.27 FCFA38,105	$39.56 KWD12.230	-39.4%
Average			-7.1%

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pay 31.4% more for childcare

	Gabon	Kuwait
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$170.70 FCFA99,660	$251.54 KWD77.760	+47.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$5,547.83 FCFA3M	$6,500.38 KWD2,009.530	+17.2%
Average			+31.4%

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pay 64.1% more for entertainment and sports

	Gabon	Kuwait
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.02 FCFA598	$2.68 KWD0.830	+161.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.97 FCFA3,488	$4.71 KWD1.460	-21.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.56 FCFA1,495	$2.74 KWD0.850	+7.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$64.01 FCFA37,373	$97.98 KWD30.290	+53.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.48 FCFA2,614	$11.58 KWD3.580	+158.6%
Average			+64.1%

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pay 16.4% less for clothing

	Gabon	Kuwait
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$85.35 FCFA49,830	$37.05 KWD11.450	-56.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$42.68 FCFA24,915	$37.45 KWD11.580	-12.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$51.21 FCFA29,898	$95.55 KWD29.540	+86.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$102.42 FCFA59,796	$70.48 KWD21.790	-31.2%
Average			-16.4%

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