Cost of living comparison
Kuwait is 40.4% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 56.0% less in Kuwait
- Groceries
-
pay 21.2% less in Kuwait
- Transportation
-
pay 2.3 times more in Kuwait
- Housing
-
pay 40.0% less in Kuwait
- Childcare
-
pay 3.2 times more in Kuwait
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 39.3% more in Kuwait
- Clothing
-
pay 14.7% more in Kuwait
The cost of childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Kuwait are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including restaurants, housing, and groceries are lower in Kuwait. Notably, childcare and transportation are significantly more expensive in Kuwait.
If you lived in Kuwait instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 56.0% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Kuwait
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$7.72
KWD2.360
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$7.66
KWD2.350
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.55
KWD0.170
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.40
KWD0.120
|
|
pay 21.2% less for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Kuwait
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$1.01
KWD0.310
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$2.23
KWD0.680
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$5.23
KWD1.600
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$2.36
KWD0.720
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$2.67
KWD0.820
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$0.97
KWD0.300
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.77
KWD0.240
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.63
KWD0.190
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.60
KWD0.180
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.46
KWD0.140
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.43
KWD0.130
|
|
pay 2.3 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Kuwait
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$1.25
KWD0.380
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$48.77
KWD14.930
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$20,067.40
KWD6,144.320
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$27.53
KWD8.430
|
|
pay 40.0% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Kuwait
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$24.39
KWD7.470
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$767.09
KWD234.870
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$636.14
KWD194.780
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$40.50
KWD12.400
|
|
pay 3.2 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Kuwait
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$345.62
KWD105.820
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$5,757.77
KWD1,762.940
|
|
pay 39.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Kuwait
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.63
KWD0.500
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$4.77
KWD1.460
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$3.04
KWD0.930
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$89.30
KWD27.340
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$10.81
KWD3.310
|
|
pay 14.7% more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Kuwait
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$40.88
KWD12.520
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$46.73
KWD14.310
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$89.98
KWD27.550
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$84.70
KWD25.930
|
|
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