Cost of living comparison

Faroe Islands

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Kuwait

Kuwait City vs. Torshavn Cost of Living Summary

Kuwait City is 47.2% cheaper than Torshavn.

Restaurants: pay 62.1% less in Kuwait City
Groceries: pay 62.8% less in Kuwait City
Transportation: pay 53.1% less in Kuwait City
Housing: pay 29.9% less in Kuwait City
Childcare: pay 38.7% less in Kuwait City
Entertainment and Sports: pay 26.1% less in Kuwait City
Clothing: pay 56.0% less in Kuwait City

Expenses including groceries, restaurants, clothing, transportation, childcare, and housing are lower in Kuwait City.

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Kuwait City vs. Torshavn Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 62.1% less for restaurants

	Torshavn	Kuwait City
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$26.22 DKK175.58	$12.89 KWD3.990	-50.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$19.96 DKK133.67	$8.86 KWD2.740	-55.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.25 DKK21.73	$0.72 KWD0.220	-77.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.65 DKK17.73	$0.30 KWD0.090	-88.6%
Average			-62.1%

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pay 62.8% less for groceries

	Torshavn	Kuwait City
Bread 1 loaf	$4.94 DKK33.11	$1.50 KWD0.470	-69.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$8.24 DKK55.18	$2.18 KWD0.680	-73.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$8.61 DKK57.63	$6.08 KWD1.880	-29.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.35 DKK42.54	$2.10 KWD0.650	-67.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$6.46 DKK43.23	$3.02 KWD0.940	-53.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.83 DKK12.29	$1.11 KWD0.340	-39.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$2.51 DKK16.84	$0.86 KWD0.270	-65.9%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.72 DKK18.20	$0.82 KWD0.260	-69.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.34 DKK15.70	$0.69 KWD0.210	-70.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.65 DKK11.07	$0.61 KWD0.190	-63.2%
Onions (1 lb)	$2.08 DKK13.96	$0.66 KWD0.200	-68.3%
Average			-62.8%

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pay 53.1% less for transportation

	Torshavn	Kuwait City
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.59 DKK44.11	$1.28 KWD0.400	-80.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$29.96 DKK200.66	$48.33 KWD14.970	+61.3%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	??	$20,942.34 KWD6,486.240
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	??	$30.61 KWD9.480
Average			-53.1%

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pay 29.9% less for housing

	Torshavn	Kuwait City
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$89.88 DKK601.99	$29.92 KWD9.270	-66.7%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,084.60 DKK7,264.01	$924.68 KWD286.390	-14.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$892.85 DKK5,979.77	$635.52 KWD196.830	-28.8%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$98.04 DKK656.64	$50.13 KWD15.530	-48.9%
Average			-29.9%

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pay 38.7% less for childcare

	Torshavn	Kuwait City
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$488.12 DKK3,269.14	$299.37 KWD92.720	-38.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	??	$9,387.00 KWD2,907.330
Average			-38.7%

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pay 26.1% less for entertainment and sports

	Torshavn	Kuwait City
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$9.48 DKK63.52	$3.22 KWD1.000	-66.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.91 DKK46.25	$5.21 KWD1.610	-24.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$11.24 DKK75.25	$2.74 KWD0.850	-75.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$55.13 DKK369.22	$122.83 KWD38.040	+122.8%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$16.10 DKK107.86	$11.28 KWD3.490	-30.0%
Average			-26.1%

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pay 56.0% less for clothing

	Torshavn	Kuwait City
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$140.41 DKK940.36	$37.59 KWD11.640	-73.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$59.92 DKK401.33	$39.47 KWD12.220	-34.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$166.66 DKK1,116.19	$97.66 KWD30.250	-41.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$244.68 DKK1,638.75	$88.60 KWD27.440	-63.8%
Average			-56.0%

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