Cost of living comparison

Gabon

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Kuwait

Kuwait City vs. Libreville Cost of Living Summary

Kuwait City is 13.7% cheaper than Libreville.

Restaurants: pay 42.9% less in Kuwait City
Groceries: pay 45.6% less in Kuwait City
Transportation: pay 29.3% less in Kuwait City
Housing: pay 4.2% more in Kuwait City
Childcare: pay 72.3% more in Kuwait City
Entertainment and Sports: pay 82.6% more in Kuwait City
Clothing: pay 9.5% less in Kuwait City

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

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Kuwait City vs. Libreville Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 42.9% less for restaurants

	Libreville	Kuwait City
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$17.07 FCFA9,966	$12.89 KWD3.980	-24.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$15.36 FCFA8,969	$8.86 KWD2.740	-42.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.71 FCFA997	$0.72 KWD0.220	-57.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.42 FCFA830	$0.30 KWD0.090	-78.8%
Average			-42.9%

Libreville vs. Kuwait City - Cost of restaurants

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pay 45.6% less for groceries

	Libreville	Kuwait City
Bread 1 loaf	$1.19 FCFA696	$1.50 KWD0.460	+26.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.12 FCFA2,990	$2.18 KWD0.670	-57.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.92 FCFA7,545	$6.08 KWD1.880	-52.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.32 FCFA2,525	$2.10 KWD0.650	-51.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.87 FCFA2,260	$3.02 KWD0.930	-21.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.36 FCFA791	$1.11 KWD0.340	-17.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.74 FCFA1,017	$0.86 KWD0.270	-50.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.74 FCFA1,017	$0.82 KWD0.250	-52.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.55 FCFA904	$0.69 KWD0.210	-55.6%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.36 FCFA791	$0.61 KWD0.190	-55.2%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.94 FCFA1,130	$0.66 KWD0.200	-65.9%
Average			-45.6%

Libreville vs. Kuwait City - Cost of groceries

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pay 29.3% less for transportation

	Libreville	Kuwait City
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.01 FCFA2,344	$1.28 KWD0.400	-68.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$46.94 FCFA27,407	$48.33 KWD14.940	+3.0%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,019.42 FCFA17M	$20,942.34 KWD6,474.120	-27.8%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$7.25 FCFA4,233	$30.61 KWD9.460	+322.2%
Average			-29.3%

Libreville vs. Kuwait City - Cost of transportation

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pay 4.2% more for housing

	Libreville	Kuwait City
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$64.01 FCFA37,373	$29.92 KWD9.250	-53.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,024.21 FCFA598K	$924.68 KWD285.860	-9.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$426.76 FCFA249K	$635.52 KWD196.460	+48.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$65.27 FCFA38,105	$50.13 KWD15.500	-23.2%
Average			+4.2%

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pay 72.3% more for childcare

	Libreville	Kuwait City
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$170.70 FCFA99,660	$299.37 KWD92.550	+75.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$5,547.83 FCFA3M	$9,387.00 KWD2,901.900	+69.2%
Average			+72.3%

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pay 82.6% more for entertainment and sports

	Libreville	Kuwait City
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.02 FCFA598	$3.22 KWD1.000	+214.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.97 FCFA3,488	$5.21 KWD1.610	-12.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.56 FCFA1,495	$2.74 KWD0.850	+7.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$64.01 FCFA37,373	$122.83 KWD37.970	+91.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.48 FCFA2,614	$11.28 KWD3.490	+151.9%
Average			+82.6%

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pay 9.5% less for clothing

	Libreville	Kuwait City
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$85.35 FCFA49,830	$37.59 KWD11.620	-56.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$42.68 FCFA24,915	$39.47 KWD12.200	-7.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$51.21 FCFA29,898	$97.66 KWD30.190	+90.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$102.42 FCFA59,796	$88.60 KWD27.390	-13.5%
Average			-9.5%

Libreville vs. Kuwait City - Cost of clothing

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