Cost of living comparison

Kuwait

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Nicaragua

Managua vs. Kuwait City Cost of Living Summary

Managua is 27.6% cheaper than Kuwait City.

Restaurants: pay 6.0% less in Managua
Groceries: pay 26.2% more in Managua
Transportation: pay 8.3% less in Managua
Housing: pay 58.8% less in Managua
Childcare: pay 28.7% less in Managua
Entertainment and Sports: pay 48.5% less in Managua
Clothing: pay 52.3% more in Managua

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

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Managua vs. Kuwait City Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 6.0% less for restaurants

	Kuwait City	Managua
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$12.89 KWD3.980	$10.00 NIO368.55	-22.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.86 KWD2.740	$7.61 NIO280.46	-14.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.72 KWD0.220	$0.88 NIO32.54	+21.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.30 KWD0.090	$0.71 NIO26.22	+135.5%
Average			-6.0%

Kuwait City vs. Managua - Cost of restaurants

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pay 26.2% more for groceries

	Kuwait City	Managua
Bread 1 loaf	$1.50 KWD0.460	$2.37 NIO87.46	+58.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.18 KWD0.670	$5.80 NIO213.64	+165.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.08 KWD1.880	$4.68 NIO172.61	-23.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.10 KWD0.650	$2.37 NIO87.18	+12.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.02 KWD0.930	$2.87 NIO105.79	-5.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.11 KWD0.340	$1.82 NIO67.08	+63.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.86 KWD0.270	$0.27 NIO10.03	-68.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.82 KWD0.250	$0.82 NIO30.09	-1.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.69 KWD0.210	$1.11 NIO41.05	+62.1%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.61 KWD0.190	$1.79 NIO65.90	+194.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.66 KWD0.200	$1.01 NIO37.13	+52.5%
Average			+26.2%

Kuwait City vs. Managua - Cost of groceries

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pay 8.3% less for transportation

	Kuwait City	Managua
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$1.28 KWD0.400	$5.06 NIO186.38	+294.9%
Monthly public transit pass	$48.33 KWD14.940	$6.01 NIO221.41	-87.6%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$20,942.34 KWD6,474.120	$22,973.64 NIO847K	+9.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$30.61 KWD9.460	$14.69 NIO541.39	-52.0%
Average			-8.3%

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pay 58.8% less for housing

	Kuwait City	Managua
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$29.92 KWD9.250	$32.47 NIO1,196.57	+8.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$924.68 KWD285.860	$256.40 NIO9,449.50	-72.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$635.52 KWD196.460	$181.00 NIO6,670.67	-71.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$50.13 KWD15.500	$115.83 NIO4,268.74	+131.0%
Average			-58.8%

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pay 28.7% less for childcare

	Kuwait City	Managua
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$299.37 KWD92.550	$235.82 NIO8,690.94	-21.2%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,387.00 KWD2,901.900	$6,060.00 NIO223K	-35.4%
Average			-28.7%

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pay 48.5% less for entertainment and sports

	Kuwait City	Managua
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.22 KWD1.000	$1.50 NIO55.28	-53.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.21 KWD1.610	$2.60 NIO95.82	-50.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.74 KWD0.850	$2.73 NIO100.51	-0.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$122.83 KWD37.970	$34.79 NIO1,282.16	-71.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$11.28 KWD3.490	$9.00 NIO331.69	-20.2%
Average			-48.5%

Kuwait City vs. Managua - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 52.3% more for clothing

	Kuwait City	Managua
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$37.59 KWD11.620	$59.88 NIO2,206.90	+59.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$39.47 KWD12.200	$65.00 NIO2,395.54	+64.7%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$97.66 KWD30.190	$122.64 NIO4,519.99	+25.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$88.60 KWD27.390	$144.83 NIO5,337.49	+63.5%
Average			+52.3%

Kuwait City vs. Managua - Cost of clothing

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