Cost of living in Portugal compared to Kuwait
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 13% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Portugal | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Dinar 3.386) | Dinar 5.024 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 2.507) | Dinar 1.980 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.61 (Dinar 1.178) | Dinar 1.805 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (Dinar 0.316) | Dinar 0.743 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 (Dinar 0.978) | Dinar 1.016 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.02 (Dinar 0.661) | Dinar 0.592 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.99 (Dinar 1.629) | Dinar 2.236 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (Dinar 0.625) | Dinar 1.109 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (Dinar 0.506) | Dinar 0.457 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (Dinar 0.329) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.44 (Dinar 1.775) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.05 (Dinar 0.670) | Dinar 0.392 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (Dinar 0.296) | Dinar 0.158 | + 88% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 47% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Portugal | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,338 (Dinar 437) | Dinar 681 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €916 (Dinar 299) | Dinar 422 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 306 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (Dinar 294) | Dinar 399 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €666 (Dinar 217) | Dinar 344 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €129 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 284 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €352 (Dinar 115) | Dinar 82 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €138 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 24 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dinar 2.448) | Dinar 3.580 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dinar 3.228) | Dinar 2.897 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 28% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Portugal | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 20 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 23 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 29 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 28 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 6% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Portugal | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,399 (Dinar 8,948) | Dinar 12,421 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (Dinar 0.583) | Dinar 0.144 | + 305% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 15 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 28% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Portugal | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.65 (Dinar 1.520) | Dinar 1.873 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Dinar 2.857) | Dinar 4.032 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 29 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.51 (Dinar 1.473) | Dinar 2.011 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (Dinar 1.255) | Dinar 2.742 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.13 (Dinar 1.676) | Dinar 2.532 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.60 (Dinar 0.848) | Dinar 0.607 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (Dinar 0.697) | Dinar 0.520 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Dinar 5.328) | Dinar 4.865 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 29% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Portugal | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 18 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Dinar 4.976) | Dinar 7 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 20 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 31 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dinar 2.845) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (Dinar 1.060) | Dinar 1.886 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.87 (Dinar 0.610) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €509 (Dinar 166) | Dinar 135 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Dinar 0.055) | Dinar 0.041 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 27 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.19 (Dinar 1.694) | Dinar 1.026 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,447 prices entered by 431 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 29% cheaper than in Kuwait
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