Cost of living comparison

Abraq Khaitan, Kuwait

compared to

Beijing, China

Beijing vs. Abraq Khaitan Cost of Living Summary

Beijing is 80.1% more expensive than Abraq Khaitan.

Restaurants: pay 8.3% less in Beijing
Groceries: pay 37.2% more in Beijing
Transportation: pay 38.1% more in Beijing
Housing: pay 8.6% less in Beijing
Childcare: pay 5.9 times more in Beijing
Entertainment and Sports: pay 15.8% less in Beijing
Clothing: pay 30.8% more in Beijing

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

Beijing vs. Abraq Khaitan Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Beijing instead of Abraq Khaitan, you would:

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pay 8.3% less for restaurants

	Abraq Khaitan	Beijing
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.50 KWD1.990	$4.17 CN¥29.97	-35.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.50 KWD1.990	$5.57 CN¥39.96	-14.4%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.41 KWD0.120	$0.50 CN¥3.56	+22.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.33 KWD0.100	$0.31 CN¥2.22	-4.9%
Average			-8.3%

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pay 37.2% more for groceries

	Abraq Khaitan	Beijing
Bread 1 loaf	$0.65 KWD0.200	$1.43 CN¥10.30	+120.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.44 KWD0.750	$7.31 CN¥52.46	+199.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$3.69 KWD1.130	$7.17 CN¥51.48	+94.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.35 KWD0.720	$1.74 CN¥12.48	-26.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.92 KWD0.890	$1.53 CN¥10.99	-47.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.03 KWD0.320	$0.92 CN¥6.59	-11.2%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.74 KWD0.230	$0.71 CN¥5.11	-3.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.59 KWD0.180	$0.89 CN¥6.37	+50.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.59 KWD0.180	$0.58 CN¥4.18	-1.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.49 KWD0.150	$0.37 CN¥2.65	-25.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.29 KWD0.090	$0.47 CN¥3.38	+59.7%
Average			+37.2%

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pay 38.1% more for transportation

	Abraq Khaitan	Beijing
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$1.28 KWD0.390	$4.36 CN¥31.31	+239.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$48.77 KWD14.940	$33.40 CN¥239.78	-31.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$16,258.31 KWD4,979.770	$20,872.18 CN¥149,860.16	+28.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$29.26 KWD8.960	$4.59 CN¥32.97	-84.3%
Average			+38.1%

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pay 8.6% less for housing

	Abraq Khaitan	Beijing
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$26.66 KWD8.170	$13.28 CN¥95.37	-50.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$715.37 KWD219.110	$929.88 CN¥6,676.43	+30.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$585.30 KWD179.270	$492.44 CN¥3,535.69	-15.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$41.34 KWD12.660	$42.04 CN¥301.84	+1.7%
Average			-8.6%

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pay 5.9 times more for childcare

	Abraq Khaitan	Beijing
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$162.58 KWD49.800	$763.49 CN¥5,481.81	+369.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$3,251.66 KWD995.950	$22,913.01 CN¥164,513.15	+604.7%
Average			+487.2%

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pay 15.8% less for entertainment and sports

	Abraq Khaitan	Beijing
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.63 KWD0.500	$1.11 CN¥7.99	-31.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.88 KWD1.490	$3.60 CN¥25.87	-26.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.09 KWD0.950	$3.48 CN¥24.98	+12.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$81.29 KWD24.900	$65.46 CN¥469.97	-19.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$9.75 KWD2.990	$8.35 CN¥59.94	-14.4%
Average			-15.8%

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pay 30.8% more for clothing

	Abraq Khaitan	Beijing
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$42.27 KWD12.950	$62.65 CN¥449.85	+48.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$32.52 KWD9.960	$34.69 CN¥249.05	+6.7%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$81.29 KWD24.900	$83.45 CN¥599.19	+2.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$65.03 KWD19.920	$107.64 CN¥772.82	+65.5%
Average			+30.8%

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The statistics used to build this comparison are calculated using data from users just like you. We average the price of thousands of data points entered by users across the world. Learn more about our data sources. Page last updated: June 2025

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