Cost of living comparison
compared to
The Settlement vs. Kuwait City Cost Breakdown
If you lived in The Settlement instead of Kuwait City, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
|
Kuwait City
|
The Settlement
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$11.45
KWD3.530
|
?? | |
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.48
KWD2.930
|
?? | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.56
KWD0.170
|
?? | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.33
KWD0.100
|
?? |
Kuwait City vs. The Settlement - Cost of restaurants
pay (unknown) more for groceries
|
Kuwait City
|
The Settlement
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.32
KWD0.410
|
?? | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.68
KWD0.830
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.98
KWD1.850
|
?? | |
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.95
KWD0.600
|
?? | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.21
KWD0.990
|
?? | |
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.06
KWD0.330
|
?? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.88
KWD0.270
|
?? | |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.77
KWD0.240
|
?? | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.78
KWD0.240
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.60
KWD0.190
|
?? | |
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.68
KWD0.210
|
?? |
Kuwait City vs. The Settlement - Cost of groceries
pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
Kuwait City
|
The Settlement
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.35
KWD0.420
|
?? | |
| Monthly public transit pass |
$44.15
KWD13.630
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$21,257.11
KWD6,563.030
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$23.71
KWD7.320
|
?? |
Kuwait City vs. The Settlement - Cost of transportation
pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Kuwait City
|
The Settlement
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$29.07
KWD8.980
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$923.87
KWD285.240
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$704.38
KWD217.470
|
?? | |
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$52.86
KWD16.320
|
?? |
Kuwait City vs. The Settlement - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Kuwait City
|
The Settlement
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$306.59
KWD94.660
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,442.33
KWD2,297.780
|
?? |
Kuwait City vs. The Settlement - Cost of childcare
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Kuwait City
|
The Settlement
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.27
KWD1.010
|
?? | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.74
KWD1.770
|
?? | |
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.94
KWD0.910
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$108.17
KWD33.400
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.45
KWD3.530
|
?? |
Kuwait City vs. The Settlement - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Kuwait City
|
The Settlement
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$39.65
KWD12.240
|
?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.70
KWD11.950
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.03
KWD26.250
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$72.67
KWD22.440
|
?? |
Kuwait City vs. The Settlement - Cost of clothing
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