- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Kenya
- Comparison
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 | €9 (Shilling1,051) | Shilling519 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.87 (Shilling697) | Shilling557 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (Shilling348) | Shilling451 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (Shilling83) | Shilling99 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (Shilling240) | Shilling172 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (Shilling159) | Shilling116 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.42 (Shilling525) | Shilling769 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (Shilling173) | Shilling240 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (Shilling101) | Shilling105 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (Shilling117) | Shilling179 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.80 (Shilling689) | Shilling1,236 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (Shilling230) | Shilling159 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (Shilling106) | Shilling56 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 7% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,036 (Shilling123,120) | Shilling141,961 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €765 (Shilling90,828) | Shilling79,017 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (Shilling13,102) | Shilling7,788 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €752 (Shilling89,316) | Shilling73,371 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €476 (Shilling56,492) | Shilling38,798 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €74 (Shilling8,794) | Shilling5,729 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (Shilling2,889) | Shilling3,279 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €381 (Shilling45,302) | Shilling39,988 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (Shilling11,741) | Shilling10,905 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Shilling881) | Shilling680 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Shilling804) | Shilling662 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 36% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (Shilling9,251) | Shilling3,083 | + 200% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (Shilling3,579) | Shilling3,648 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (Shilling9,862) | Shilling7,340 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (Shilling10,934) | Shilling5,556 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 41% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,549 (Shilling3,153,993) | Shilling1,171,320 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (Shilling179) | Shilling105 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (Shilling4,627) | Shilling4,536 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 28% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.19 (Shilling498) | Shilling400 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Shilling799) | Shilling1,632 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (Shilling5,561) | Shilling3,411 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.54 (Shilling420) | Shilling387 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (Shilling417) | Shilling308 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.16 (Shilling495) | Shilling457 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (Shilling206) | Shilling128 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (Shilling273) | Shilling144 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Shilling1,445) | Shilling810 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 10% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (Shilling3,099) | Shilling2,100 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (Shilling1,482) | Shilling1,292 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (Shilling4,960) | Shilling2,874 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (Shilling4,761) | Shilling4,918 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Shilling856) | Shilling617 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.91 (Shilling346) | Shilling332 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.57 (Shilling306) | Shilling227 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (Shilling61,391) | Shilling78,248 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (Shilling28) | Shilling6 | + 349% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Shilling4,423) | Shilling8,691 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (Shilling588) | Shilling268 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 20% more expensive than in Kenya
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