Cost of living comparison

Kuwait

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Cuba

Havana vs. Kuwait City Cost of Living Summary

Havana is 33.8% cheaper than Kuwait City.

Restaurants: pay 42.7% less in Havana
Groceries: pay 52.5% more in Havana
Transportation: pay 53.6% more in Havana
Housing: pay 61.1% less in Havana
Childcare: pay 47.2% less in Havana
Entertainment and Sports: pay 79.7% less in Havana
Clothing: pay 20.0% less in Havana

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

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Havana vs. Kuwait City Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 42.7% less for restaurants

	Kuwait City	Havana
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$12.89 KWD3.980	$3.71 CUC3.71	-71.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.86 KWD2.740	$5.00 CUC5.00	-43.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.72 KWD0.220	$1.70 CUC1.70	+134.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.30 KWD0.090	$1.00 CUC1.00	+231.1%
Average			-42.7%

Kuwait City vs. Havana - Cost of restaurants

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pay 52.5% more for groceries

	Kuwait City	Havana
Bread 1 loaf	$1.50 KWD0.460	$1.49 CUC1.49	-0.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.18 KWD0.670	$2.22 CUC2.22	+1.7%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.08 KWD1.880	$14.20 CUC14.20	+133.4%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.10 KWD0.650	$3.71 CUC3.71	+77.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.02 KWD0.930	$2.07 CUC2.07	-31.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.11 KWD0.340	$2.75 CUC2.75	+146.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.86 KWD0.270	$0.48 CUC0.48	-43.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.82 KWD0.250	$1.79 CUC1.79	+116.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.69 KWD0.210	$1.04 CUC1.04	+52.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.61 KWD0.190	$1.73 CUC1.73	+183.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.66 KWD0.200	$1.85 CUC1.85	+180.0%
Average			+52.5%

Kuwait City vs. Havana - Cost of groceries

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pay 53.6% more for transportation

	Kuwait City	Havana
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$1.28 KWD0.400	$4.83 CUC4.83	+276.9%
Monthly public transit pass	$48.33 KWD14.940	$22.50 CUC22.50	-53.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$20,942.34 KWD6,474.120	$60,000.00 CUC60,000.00	+186.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$30.61 KWD9.460	$6.20 CUC6.20	-79.7%
Average			+53.6%

Kuwait City vs. Havana - Cost of transportation

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pay 61.1% less for housing

	Kuwait City	Havana
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$29.92 KWD9.250	$90.21 CUC90.21	+201.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$924.68 KWD285.860	$254.03 CUC254.03	-72.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$635.52 KWD196.460	$214.40 CUC214.40	-66.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$50.13 KWD15.500	$36.20 CUC36.20	-27.8%
Average			-61.1%

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pay 47.2% less for childcare

	Kuwait City	Havana
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$299.37 KWD92.550	$112.00 CUC112.00	-62.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,387.00 KWD2,901.900	$7,000.00 CUC7,000.00	-25.4%
Average			-47.2%

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pay 79.7% less for entertainment and sports

	Kuwait City	Havana
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.22 KWD1.000	$1.60 CUC1.60	-50.3%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.21 KWD1.610	$1.11 CUC1.11	-78.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.74 KWD0.850	$2.00 CUC2.00	-27.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$122.83 KWD37.970	$19.00 CUC19.00	-84.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$11.28 KWD3.490	$0.85 CUC0.85	-92.5%
Average			-79.7%

Kuwait City vs. Havana - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 20.0% less for clothing

	Kuwait City	Havana
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$37.59 KWD11.620	$37.00 CUC37.00	-1.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$39.47 KWD12.200	$37.00 CUC37.00	-6.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$97.66 KWD30.190	$68.67 CUC68.67	-29.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$88.60 KWD27.390	$56.00 CUC56.00	-36.8%
Average			-20.0%

Kuwait City vs. Havana - Cost of clothing

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