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 3.338) | Dinar 5.024 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 2.485) | Dinar 1.980 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (Dinar 1.165) | Dinar 1.805 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (Dinar 0.311) | Dinar 0.743 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.01 (Dinar 0.976) | Dinar 1.016 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (Dinar 0.658) | Dinar 0.592 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.99 (Dinar 1.616) | Dinar 2.236 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.89 (Dinar 0.612) | Dinar 1.109 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (Dinar 0.511) | Dinar 0.457 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (Dinar 0.325) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.40 (Dinar 1.749) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (Dinar 0.666) | Dinar 0.392 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (Dinar 0.289) | Dinar 0.158 | + 83% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 49% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Portugal | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,351 (Dinar 437) | Dinar 681 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €908 (Dinar 294) | Dinar 422 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 306 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €911 (Dinar 295) | Dinar 399 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €667 (Dinar 216) | Dinar 344 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €128 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 284 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €349 (Dinar 113) | Dinar 82 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 24 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dinar 2.470) | Dinar 3.580 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dinar 3.120) | Dinar 2.897 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 30% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Portugal | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 20 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 23 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 29 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 28 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 5% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Portugal | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,207 (Dinar 8,805) | Dinar 12,421 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (Dinar 0.577) | Dinar 0.144 | + 301% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 15 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 29% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Portugal | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.65 (Dinar 1.506) | Dinar 1.873 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Dinar 2.685) | Dinar 4.032 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 29 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (Dinar 1.498) | Dinar 2.011 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.94 (Dinar 1.275) | Dinar 2.742 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.17 (Dinar 1.673) | Dinar 2.532 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (Dinar 0.833) | Dinar 0.607 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (Dinar 0.686) | Dinar 0.520 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Dinar 5.418) | Dinar 4.865 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 26% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Portugal | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 18 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Dinar 4.883) | Dinar 7 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 20 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 31 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dinar 2.718) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.29 (Dinar 1.065) | Dinar 1.886 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.82 (Dinar 0.588) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (Dinar 167) | Dinar 135 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Dinar 0.054) | Dinar 0.041 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 21 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (Dinar 1.682) | Dinar 1.026 | + 64% | |
| 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 3,478 prices entered by 426 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 29% cheaper than in Kuwait
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