Cost of living comparison

 Prague, Czech Republic
compared to
 Abu Halifa, Kuwait
Abu Halifa vs. Prague Cost of Living Summary

Abu Halifa is 18.6% cheaper than Prague.

Restaurants
pay 43.7% less in Abu Halifa
Groceries
pay 22.2% less in Abu Halifa
Transportation
pay 11.0% more in Abu Halifa
Housing
pay 40.7% less in Abu Halifa
Childcare
pay 42.9% less in Abu Halifa
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.5% more in Abu Halifa
Clothing
pay 5.2% less in Abu Halifa

The cost of entertainment and sports and transportation in Abu Halifa are more expensive than in Prague. Expenses including restaurants, childcare, housing, groceries, and clothing are lower in Abu Halifa.

Abu Halifa vs. Prague Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Abu Halifa instead of Prague, you would:

pay 43.7% less for restaurants

 
Prague
Abu Halifa
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $10.61
CZK233.29
$6.50
KWD1.990
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$8.49
CZK186.63
$8.13
KWD2.490
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $1.74
CZK38.30
$0.67
KWD0.200

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pay 22.2% less for groceries

 
Prague
Abu Halifa
Bread
1 loaf
$1.42
CZK31.27
$0.98
KWD0.300
Local cheese (8 oz) $5.99
CZK131.71
$1.63
KWD0.500
Milk (1 gallon) $3.96
CZK87.01
$5.77
KWD1.770

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pay 11.0% more for transportation

 
Prague
Abu Halifa
Gasoline (1 gallon) $6.13
CZK134.74
$1.28
KWD0.390
Monthly public transit pass $23.35
CZK513.24
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New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $25,475.49
CZK559,902.93
$22,111.30
KWD6,782.530

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pay 40.7% less for housing

 
Prague
Abu Halifa
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$19.68
CZK432.45
$16.26
KWD4.990
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,128.35
CZK24,799.03
$877.95
KWD269.310
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $837.45
CZK18,405.58
$487.75
KWD149.610

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pay 42.9% less for childcare

 
Prague
Abu Halifa
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $713.18
CZK15,674.40
$464.57
KWD142.500
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $11,763.21
CZK258,532.95
$5,771.70
KWD1,770.440

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pay 13.5% more for entertainment and sports

 
Prague
Abu Halifa
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $2.40
CZK52.72
$1.63
KWD0.500
Cappuccino in mid-range area $3.08
CZK67.62
$5.99
KWD1.840
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$6.54
CZK143.71
$2.93
KWD0.900

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pay 5.2% less for clothing

 
Prague
Abu Halifa
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$82.44
CZK1,811.88
$42.27
KWD12.970
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$36.17
CZK794.99
$51.44
KWD15.780
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$92.56
CZK2,034.31
$93.02
KWD28.530

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