Cost of living in Portugal compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 52% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Portugal | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Shilling1,548) | Shilling624 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Shilling1,138) | Shilling754 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (Shilling504) | Shilling379 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (Shilling136) | Shilling119 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (Shilling438) | Shilling226 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (Shilling305) | Shilling114 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.29 (Shilling789) | Shilling706 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (Shilling284) | Shilling275 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (Shilling234) | Shilling109 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (Shilling157) | Shilling236 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.27 (Shilling788) | Shilling1,461 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.16 (Shilling323) | Shilling192 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (Shilling121) | Shilling59 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 44% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Portugal | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,217 (Shilling181,751) | Shilling131,875 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €832 (Shilling124,265) | Shilling56,145 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (Shilling19,361) | Shilling15,047 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €913 (Shilling136,370) | Shilling63,358 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €601 (Shilling89,759) | Shilling23,400 | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (Shilling16,036) | Shilling8,455 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (Shilling4,130) | Shilling5,873 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €328 (Shilling48,951) | Shilling43,137 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (Shilling17,014) | Shilling23,937 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Shilling1,147) | Shilling700 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Shilling1,255) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 135% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Portugal | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Shilling12,847) | Shilling2,095 | + 513% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (Shilling4,710) | Shilling2,759 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (Shilling11,129) | Shilling5,660 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (Shilling13,015) | Shilling5,773 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 46% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Portugal | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,745 (Shilling4,292,518) | Shilling2,467,240 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (Shilling267) | Shilling161 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (Shilling5,498) | Shilling4,100 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 135% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Portugal | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 (Shilling750) | Shilling178 | + 321% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Shilling1,219) | Shilling320 | + 281% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (Shilling9,533) | Shilling4,026 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (Shilling573) | Shilling333 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (Shilling582) | Shilling308 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (Shilling735) | Shilling439 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.33 (Shilling348) | Shilling100 | + 248% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (Shilling340) | Shilling122 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Shilling2,400) | Shilling1,306 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 126% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Portugal | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (Shilling4,552) | Shilling3,290 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Shilling2,187) | Shilling1,586 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (Shilling7,654) | Shilling1,600 | + 378% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (Shilling6,701) | Shilling4,205 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Shilling1,472) | Shilling1,300 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (Shilling525) | Shilling295 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.92 (Shilling286) | Shilling260 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €564 (Shilling84,247) | Shilling26,546 | + 217% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (Shilling60) | Shilling4.09 | + 1376% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Shilling5,286) | Shilling5,256 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (Shilling770) | Shilling306 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 64% more expensive than in Kenya
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