Cost of living in Portugal compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 19% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (Shilling1,104) | Shilling684 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Shilling889) | Shilling661 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.86 (Shilling383) | Shilling429 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 (Shilling87) | Shilling99 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 (Shilling285) | Shilling206 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.38 (Shilling184) | Shilling102 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.14 (Shilling554) | Shilling684 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.34 (Shilling179) | Shilling271 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.04 (Shilling139) | Shilling92 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (Shilling126) | Shilling200 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.32 (Shilling579) | Shilling1,634 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (Shilling262) | Shilling159 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (Shilling128) | Shilling69 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 29% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,085 (Shilling145,458) | Shilling136,267 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €710 (Shilling95,179) | Shilling48,942 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (Shilling14,305) | Shilling8,499 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €717 (Shilling96,053) | Shilling77,444 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €488 (Shilling65,334) | Shilling49,372 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (Shilling10,629) | Shilling4,266 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (Shilling4,504) | Shilling4,262 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (Shilling51,282) | Shilling47,797 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (Shilling15,866) | Shilling11,225 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Shilling1,277) | Shilling819 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Shilling1,018) | Shilling340 | + 200% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 63% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (Shilling9,713) | Shilling2,657 | + 266% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (Shilling4,143) | Shilling3,776 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (Shilling10,474) | Shilling4,569 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (Shilling10,744) | Shilling5,990 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 22% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,371 (Shilling3,400,074) | Shilling2,480,630 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (Shilling196) | Shilling110 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (Shilling4,916) | Shilling4,815 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 55% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.41 (Shilling725) | Shilling226 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.61 (Shilling618) | Shilling806 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (Shilling6,162) | Shilling2,033 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (Shilling423) | Shilling388 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.63 (Shilling486) | Shilling388 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.47 (Shilling465) | Shilling329 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (Shilling188) | Shilling165 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (Shilling252) | Shilling166 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Shilling1,823) | Shilling768 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 64% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (Shilling3,630) | Shilling1,954 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Shilling1,689) | Shilling1,315 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (Shilling5,476) | Shilling2,000 | + 174% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (Shilling5,277) | Shilling4,612 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Shilling1,037) | Shilling573 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (Shilling378) | Shilling313 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.87 (Shilling250) | Shilling235 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 (Shilling66,004) | Shilling39,326 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Shilling19) | Shilling3.20 | + 508% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Shilling5,419) | Shilling4,303 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (Shilling650) | Shilling283 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 31% more expensive than in Kenya
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