Cost of living in Portugal compared to Kuwait
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Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Portugal is about the same as in Kuwait | ||||
Portugal | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Dinar 3.640) | Dinar 5.024 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 2.668) | Dinar 1.980 | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (Dinar 1.202) | Dinar 1.562 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (Dinar 0.327) | Dinar 0.511 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 (Dinar 1.081) | Dinar 0.718 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (Dinar 0.725) | Dinar 0.592 | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (Dinar 1.784) | Dinar 2.236 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (Dinar 0.703) | Dinar 0.871 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (Dinar 0.547) | Dinar 0.453 | + 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (Dinar 0.403) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 (Dinar 1.952) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (Dinar 0.697) | Dinar 0.362 | + 93% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (Dinar 0.318) | Dinar 0.172 | + 85% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 36% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Portugal | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (Dinar 452) | Dinar 369 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (Dinar 331) | Dinar 422 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 306 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (Dinar 357) | Dinar 399 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (Dinar 245) | Dinar 344 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 284 | - 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 10 | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (Dinar 123) | Dinar 82 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 24 | + 87% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dinar 2.669) | Dinar 3.128 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Dinar 2.866) | Dinar 2.897 | - 1% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 21% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Portugal | Kuwait | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 20 | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 23 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 29 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 28 | - 1% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is about the same as in Kuwait | ||||
Portugal | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,252 (Dinar 8,460) | Dinar 12,421 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (Dinar 0.592) | Dinar 0.097 | + 512% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 15 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 25% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Portugal | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 (Dinar 1.386) | Dinar 1.873 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Dinar 3.090) | Dinar 4.032 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 29 | - 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (Dinar 1.587) | Dinar 2.011 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (Dinar 1.355) | Dinar 2.742 | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (Dinar 1.625) | Dinar 2.532 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 (Dinar 0.849) | Dinar 0.607 | + 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (Dinar 0.773) | Dinar 0.520 | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Dinar 5.633) | Dinar 4.846 | + 16% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 18% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Portugal | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 18 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Dinar 4.947) | Dinar 7 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 20 | + 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 31 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dinar 3.068) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (Dinar 1.206) | Dinar 1.886 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 (Dinar 0.636) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 (Dinar 220) | Dinar 135 | + 63% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Dinar 0.056) | Dinar 0.041 | + 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 20 | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (Dinar 1.729) | Dinar 2.318 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,986 prices entered by 377 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 19% cheaper than in Kuwait
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