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:

pay 1.9% less for restaurants

 
Manila
Abraq Khaitan
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $5.12
₱285.99
$6.50
KWD1.990
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$4.26
₱238.33
$6.50
KWD1.990
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $0.87
₱48.81
$0.41
KWD0.120

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pay 36.2% less for groceries

 
Manila
Abraq Khaitan
Bread
1 loaf
$1.35
₱75.58
$0.65
KWD0.200
Local cheese (8 oz) $5.30
₱296.52
$2.44
KWD0.750
Milk (1 gallon) $6.79
₱379.80
$3.69
KWD1.130

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pay 4.2 times more for transportation

 
Manila
Abraq Khaitan
Gasoline (1 gallon) $4.14
₱231.54
$1.28
KWD0.390
Monthly public transit pass $9.93
₱555.11
$48.77
KWD14.950
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $25,575.45
₱1,429,961.59
$16,258.31
KWD4,982.410

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pay 33.4% more for housing

 
Manila
Abraq Khaitan
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$28.80
₱1,610.53
$26.66
KWD8.170
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $468.88
₱26,215.91
$715.37
KWD219.230
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $234.44
₱13,107.98
$585.30
KWD179.370

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pay 71.7% less for childcare

 
Manila
Abraq Khaitan
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $482.52
₱26,978.61
$162.58
KWD49.820
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $14,127.39
₱789,883.55
$3,251.66
KWD996.480

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pay 45.6% more for entertainment and sports

 
Manila
Abraq Khaitan
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $1.36
₱76.26
$1.63
KWD0.500
Cappuccino in mid-range area $2.70
₱150.80
$4.88
KWD1.490
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$3.07
₱171.60
$3.09
KWD0.950

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pay 16.4% more for clothing

 
Manila
Abraq Khaitan
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$33.31
₱1,862.54
$42.27
KWD12.950
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$26.60
₱1,487.06
$32.52
KWD9.960
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$74.03
₱4,138.86
$81.29
KWD24.910

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