Cost of living comparison

Kuwait

compared to

Russia

Russia vs. Kuwait Cost of Living Summary

Russia is 8.1% cheaper than Kuwait overall.

Restaurants: pay 20.3% more in Russia
Groceries: pay 1.8% less in Russia
Transportation: pay 10.3% more in Russia
Housing: pay 30.3% less in Russia
Childcare: pay 56.6% more in Russia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 42.4% less in Russia
Clothing: pay 62.3% more in Russia

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

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Russia vs. Kuwait Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 20.3% more for restaurants

	Kuwait	Russia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$8.31 KWD2.570	$10.83 RUB894.72	+30.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.91 KWD2.450	$6.39 RUB528.16	-19.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.55 KWD0.170	$1.16 RUB95.62	+110.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.31 KWD0.090	$0.60 RUB49.27	+94.2%
Average			+20.3%

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pay 1.8% less for groceries

	Kuwait	Russia
Bread 1 loaf	$1.08 KWD0.330	$0.77 RUB63.38	-29.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.22 KWD0.690	$5.51 RUB455.14	+148.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.32 KWD1.650	$4.39 RUB362.53	-17.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.10 KWD0.650	$1.57 RUB129.78	-25.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.71 KWD0.840	$2.44 RUB201.91	-9.8%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.10 KWD0.340	$0.84 RUB69.40	-24.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.80 KWD0.250	$0.80 RUB66.30
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.67 KWD0.210	$0.81 RUB67.22	+20.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.61 KWD0.190	$1.33 RUB109.55	+117.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.50 KWD0.160	$0.35 RUB29.18	-30.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.47 KWD0.150	$0.28 RUB23.52	-40.0%
Average			-1.8%

Kuwait vs. Russia - Cost of groceries

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pay 10.3% more for transportation

	Kuwait	Russia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$1.25 KWD0.390	$3.08 RUB254.77	+147.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$51.95 KWD16.060	$24.17 RUB1,997.57	-53.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$20,021.80 KWD6,189.540	$32,081.81 RUB3M	+60.2%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$29.57 KWD9.140	$5.45 RUB450.28	-81.6%
Average			+10.3%

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pay 30.3% less for housing

	Kuwait	Russia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$30.53 KWD9.440	$8.47 RUB700.03	-72.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$776.48 KWD240.040	$496.53 RUB41,028.91	-36.1%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$619.33 KWD191.460	$335.29 RUB27,705.54	-45.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$39.56 KWD12.230	$92.30 RUB7,626.55	+133.3%
Average			-30.3%

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pay 56.6% more for childcare

	Kuwait	Russia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$251.54 KWD77.760	$402.75 RUB33,279.52	+60.1%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,500.38 KWD2,009.530	$9,958.40 RUB823K	+53.2%
Average			+56.6%

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pay 42.4% less for entertainment and sports

	Kuwait	Russia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.68 KWD0.830	$2.06 RUB170.10	-23.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.71 KWD1.460	$2.73 RUB225.71	-42.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.74 KWD0.850	$2.85 RUB235.62	+4.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$97.98 KWD30.290	$37.43 RUB3,092.83	-61.8%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$11.58 KWD3.580	$6.26 RUB517.18	-45.9%
Average			-42.4%

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pay 62.3% more for clothing

	Kuwait	Russia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$37.05 KWD11.450	$83.60 RUB6,907.85	+125.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.45 KWD11.580	$55.20 RUB4,561.14	+47.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$95.55 KWD29.540	$125.97 RUB10,408.90	+31.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$70.48 KWD21.790	$111.42 RUB9,206.92	+58.1%
Average			+62.3%

Kuwait vs. Russia - Cost of clothing

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