- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 13% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (Shilling1,057) | Shilling626 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.76 (Shilling666) | Shilling589 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.92 (Shilling338) | Shilling417 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (Shilling82) | Shilling97 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.11 (Shilling244) | Shilling173 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (Shilling162) | Shilling116 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 (Shilling509) | Shilling712 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.49 (Shilling172) | Shilling237 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (Shilling108) | Shilling87 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (Shilling117) | Shilling176 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.57 (Shilling644) | Shilling1,396 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (Shilling232) | Shilling156 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (Shilling94) | Shilling56 | + 68% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 5% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,085 (Shilling125,494) | Shilling144,500 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €770 (Shilling89,079) | Shilling80,427 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (Shilling14,665) | Shilling6,563 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €780 (Shilling90,224) | Shilling87,058 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €509 (Shilling58,824) | Shilling40,792 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (Shilling10,470) | Shilling5,595 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (Shilling3,016) | Shilling3,392 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (Shilling40,459) | Shilling39,829 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Shilling9,453) | Shilling11,341 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Shilling799) | Shilling620 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Shilling846) | Shilling2,483 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 29% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Shilling9,269) | Shilling3,318 | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (Shilling3,241) | Shilling3,892 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (Shilling9,575) | Shilling6,001 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (Shilling10,902) | Shilling4,965 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 34% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,407 (Shilling3,053,886) | Shilling1,277,080 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (Shilling175) | Shilling109 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (Shilling4,406) | Shilling4,493 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 39% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.79 (Shilling670) | Shilling279 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Shilling1,027) | Shilling1,153 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (Shilling5,279) | Shilling3,465 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.57 (Shilling413) | Shilling388 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (Shilling378) | Shilling298 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.27 (Shilling494) | Shilling462 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (Shilling216) | Shilling121 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (Shilling280) | Shilling148 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Shilling1,425) | Shilling904 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 17% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (Shilling3,024) | Shilling2,402 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (Shilling1,435) | Shilling1,286 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (Shilling5,267) | Shilling2,201 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Shilling4,844) | Shilling4,341 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Shilling809) | Shilling624 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (Shilling323) | Shilling312 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.42 (Shilling280) | Shilling228 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €501 (Shilling57,927) | Shilling78,248 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (Shilling31) | Shilling4.00 | + 687% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Shilling4,308) | Shilling8,373 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (Shilling575) | Shilling242 | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
115.647
KES
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,500 prices entered by 544 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 14% more expensive than in Kenya
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