Cost of living comparison

Kuwait

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Angola

Luanda vs. Kuwait City Cost of Living Summary

Luanda is 28.1% cheaper than Kuwait City.

Restaurants: pay 25.4% less in Luanda
Groceries: pay 2.6% less in Luanda
Transportation: pay 30.1% less in Luanda
Housing: pay 50.5% less in Luanda
Childcare: pay 90.3% more in Luanda
Entertainment and Sports: pay 57.8% less in Luanda
Clothing: pay 79.0% more in Luanda

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

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Luanda vs. Kuwait City Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 25.4% less for restaurants

	Kuwait City	Luanda
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$12.89 KWD3.980	$5.46 AOA4,985.44	-57.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.86 KWD2.740	$6.55 AOA5,982.53	-26.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.72 KWD0.220	$1.36 AOA1,245.36	+88.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.30 KWD0.090	$1.18 AOA1,079.18	+291.3%
Average			-25.4%

Kuwait City vs. Luanda - Cost of restaurants

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pay 2.6% less for groceries

	Kuwait City	Luanda
Bread 1 loaf	$1.50 KWD0.460	$0.93 AOA847.52	-38.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.18 KWD0.670	$4.72 AOA4,311.41	+116.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.08 KWD1.880	$7.34 AOA6,699.54	+20.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.10 KWD0.650	$1.85 AOA1,693.39	-11.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.02 KWD0.930	$1.54 AOA1,402.04	-49.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.11 KWD0.340	$1.03 AOA939.60	-7.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.86 KWD0.270	$0.44 AOA399.51	-49.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.82 KWD0.250	$1.23 AOA1,126.91	+49.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.69 KWD0.210	$0.82 AOA748.37	+19.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.61 KWD0.190	$0.70 AOA642.23	+15.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.66 KWD0.200	$0.70 AOA640.03	+6.1%
Average			-2.6%

Kuwait City vs. Luanda - Cost of groceries

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pay 30.1% less for transportation

	Kuwait City	Luanda
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$1.28 KWD0.400	$1.24 AOA1,132.32	-3.2%
Monthly public transit pass	$48.33 KWD14.940	$32.76 AOA29,912.63	-32.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$20,942.34 KWD6,474.120	$14,197.31 AOA13M	-32.2%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$30.61 KWD9.460	$8.08 AOA7,378.45	-73.6%
Average			-30.1%

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pay 50.5% less for housing

	Kuwait City	Luanda
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$29.92 KWD9.250	$77.84 AOA71,064.09	+160.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$924.68 KWD285.860	$382.10 AOA349K	-58.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$635.52 KWD196.460	$199.76 AOA182K	-68.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$50.13 KWD15.500	$77.67 AOA70,915.36	+54.9%
Average			-50.5%

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pay 90.3% more for childcare

	Kuwait City	Luanda
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$299.37 KWD92.550	$764.47 AOA698K	+155.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,387.00 KWD2,901.900	$13,318.76 AOA12M	+41.9%
Average			+90.3%

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pay 57.8% less for entertainment and sports

	Kuwait City	Luanda
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.22 KWD1.000	$1.64 AOA1,495.63	-49.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.21 KWD1.610	$2.61 AOA2,379.80	-50.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.74 KWD0.850	$1.64 AOA1,495.63	-40.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$122.83 KWD37.970	$45.39 AOA41,445.25	-63.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$11.28 KWD3.490	$3.55 AOA3,240.54	-68.5%
Average			-57.8%

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pay 79.0% more for clothing

	Kuwait City	Luanda
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$37.59 KWD11.620	$109.21 AOA99,708.77	+190.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$39.47 KWD12.200	$62.52 AOA57,083.27	+58.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$97.66 KWD30.190	$96.92 AOA88,491.54	-0.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$88.60 KWD27.390	$199.31 AOA182K	+124.9%
Average			+79.0%

Kuwait City vs. Luanda - Cost of clothing

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