Cost of living comparison

Manila, Philippines

compared to

Abraq Khaitan, Kuwait

Abraq Khaitan vs. Manila Cost of Living Summary

Abraq Khaitan is 43.8% more expensive than Manila.

Restaurants: pay 1.9% less in Abraq Khaitan
Groceries: pay 36.2% less in Abraq Khaitan
Transportation: pay 4.2 times more in Abraq Khaitan
Housing: pay 33.4% more in Abraq Khaitan
Childcare: pay 71.7% less in Abraq Khaitan
Entertainment and Sports: pay 45.6% more in Abraq Khaitan
Clothing: pay 16.4% more in Abraq Khaitan

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

Abraq Khaitan vs. Manila Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 1.9% less for restaurants

	Manila	Abraq Khaitan
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$5.12 ₱292.60	$6.50 KWD1.990	+27.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$4.26 ₱243.83	$6.50 KWD1.990	+52.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.87 ₱49.94	$0.41 KWD0.120	-53.4%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.49 ₱28.11	$0.33 KWD0.100	-33.8%
Average			-1.9%

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pay 36.2% less for groceries

	Manila	Abraq Khaitan
Bread 1 loaf	$1.35 ₱77.33	$0.65 KWD0.200	-51.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.30 ₱303.37	$2.44 KWD0.750	-54.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.79 ₱388.57	$3.69 KWD1.130	-45.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.08 ₱118.89	$2.35 KWD0.720	+13.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.42 ₱138.38	$2.92 KWD0.890	+20.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.52 ₱87.05	$1.03 KWD0.320	-32.2%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.80 ₱45.98	$0.74 KWD0.230	-8.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.52 ₱87.06	$0.59 KWD0.180	-61.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.98 ₱55.87	$0.59 KWD0.180	-39.6%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.20 ₱68.70	$0.49 KWD0.150	-58.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.48 ₱84.94	$0.29 KWD0.090	-80.1%
Average			-36.2%

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pay 4.2 times more for transportation

	Manila	Abraq Khaitan
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.14 ₱236.88	$1.28 KWD0.390	-69.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$9.93 ₱567.92	$48.77 KWD14.940	+391.3%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$25,575.45 ₱1,462,978.06	$16,258.31 KWD4,979.770	-36.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.67 ₱152.64	$29.26 KWD8.960	+996.7%
Average			+320.7%

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pay 33.4% more for housing

	Manila	Abraq Khaitan
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$28.80 ₱1,647.71	$26.66 KWD8.170	-7.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$468.88 ₱26,821.22	$715.37 KWD219.110	+52.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$234.44 ₱13,410.63	$585.30 KWD179.270	+149.7%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$106.33 ₱6,082.33	$41.34 KWD12.660	-61.1%
Average			+33.4%

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pay 71.7% less for childcare

	Manila	Abraq Khaitan
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$482.52 ₱27,601.52	$162.58 KWD49.800	-66.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$14,127.39 ₱808,121.21	$3,251.66 KWD995.950	-77.0%
Average			-71.7%

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pay 45.6% more for entertainment and sports

	Manila	Abraq Khaitan
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.36 ₱78.03	$1.63 KWD0.500	+19.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.70 ₱154.28	$4.88 KWD1.490	+80.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.07 ₱175.56	$3.09 KWD0.950	+0.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$40.61 ₱2,323.03	$81.29 KWD24.900	+100.2%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$7.67 ₱438.89	$9.75 KWD2.990	+27.1%
Average			+45.6%

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pay 16.4% more for clothing

	Manila	Abraq Khaitan
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$33.31 ₱1,905.55	$42.27 KWD12.950	+26.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$26.60 ₱1,521.40	$32.52 KWD9.960	+22.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$74.03 ₱4,234.43	$81.29 KWD24.900	+9.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$60.89 ₱3,483.14	$65.03 KWD19.920	+6.8%
Average			+16.4%

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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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