Cost of living comparison

Antigua and Barbuda

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Kuwait

Kuwait City vs. Saint John's Cost of Living Summary

Kuwait City is 36.6% cheaper than Saint John's.

Restaurants: pay 30.7% less in Kuwait City
Groceries: pay 54.9% less in Kuwait City
Transportation: pay 79.0% less in Kuwait City
Housing: pay 28.3% less in Kuwait City
Childcare: pay 2.9 times more in Kuwait City
Entertainment and Sports: pay 61.8% more in Kuwait City
Clothing: pay 0.4% less in Kuwait City

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

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Kuwait City vs. Saint John's Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Kuwait City instead of Saint John's, you would:

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pay 30.7% less for restaurants

	Saint John's	Kuwait City
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$16.65 EC$45.00	$12.89 KWD3.980	-22.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.25 EC$25.00	$8.86 KWD2.740	-4.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.95 EC$5.27	$0.72 KWD0.220	-62.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.20 EC$3.25	$0.30 KWD0.090	-74.9%
Average			-30.7%

Saint John's vs. Kuwait City - Cost of restaurants

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pay 54.9% less for groceries

	Saint John's	Kuwait City
Bread 1 loaf	$2.78 EC$7.50	$1.50 KWD0.460	-45.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.26 EC$11.50	$2.18 KWD0.670	-48.7%
Milk (1 gallon)	$8.40 EC$22.71	$6.08 KWD1.880	-27.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.66 EC$18.00	$2.10 KWD0.650	-68.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.52 EC$9.53	$3.02 KWD0.930	-14.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.96 EC$8.00	$1.11 KWD0.340	-62.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.11 EC$3.00	$0.86 KWD0.270	-22.7%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.70 EC$10.00	$0.82 KWD0.250	-77.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.70 EC$10.00	$0.69 KWD0.210	-81.4%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.30 EC$3.50	$0.61 KWD0.190	-53.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.30 EC$3.50	$0.66 KWD0.200	-49.0%
Average			-54.9%

Saint John's vs. Kuwait City - Cost of groceries

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pay 79.0% less for transportation

	Saint John's	Kuwait City
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.11 EC$16.50	$1.28 KWD0.400	-79.0%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$48.33 KWD14.940
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	??	$20,942.34 KWD6,474.120
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	??	$30.61 KWD9.460
Average			-79.0%

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pay 28.3% less for housing

	Saint John's	Kuwait City
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$81.40 EC$220.00	$29.92 KWD9.250	-63.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,048.39 EC$2,833.33	$924.68 KWD285.860	-11.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$678.37 EC$1,833.33	$635.52 KWD196.460	-6.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$198.07 EC$535.29	$50.13 KWD15.500	-74.7%
Average			-28.3%

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pay 2.9 times more for childcare

	Saint John's	Kuwait City
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$185.01 EC$500.00	$299.37 KWD92.550	+61.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$1,850.10 EC$5,000.00	$9,387.00 KWD2,901.900	+407.4%
Average			+186.5%

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pay 61.8% more for entertainment and sports

	Saint John's	Kuwait City
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.41 EC$6.50	$3.22 KWD1.000	+34.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.70 EC$10.00	$5.21 KWD1.610	+40.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	??	$2.74 KWD0.850
Monthly membership at local gym	$64.75 EC$175.00	$122.83 KWD37.970	+89.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.29 EC$17.00	$11.28 KWD3.490	+79.3%
Average			+61.8%

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pay 0.4% less for clothing

	Saint John's	Kuwait City
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$50.00 EC$135.13	$37.59 KWD11.620	-24.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	??	$39.47 KWD12.200
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$74.00 EC$200.00	$97.66 KWD30.190	+32.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	??	$88.60 KWD27.390
Average			-0.4%

Saint John's vs. Kuwait City - Cost of clothing

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