Cost of Living Comparison Between Lisbon and Al-jahra' Cost of Living Comparison Between Lisbon and Al-jahra'

😐 Solo nomad: Lisbon is 8.3% more expensive than Al-jahra' without rent, and 55.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Lisbon is 7.9% more expensive than Al-jahra' without rent, and 25.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Lisbon
Al-jahra'
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.82 €13.41
$10.10 KWD 3.11
56.63%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$64.4 €54.6
$80.8 KWD 24.89
-20.31%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.37 €8.79
$8.85 KWD 2.72
17.18%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
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$2.38 KWD 0.73
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$3.74 KWD 1.15
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Cappuccino
$2.89 €2.45
$5.87 KWD 1.81
-50.77%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.23 €1.89
$0.69 KWD 0.21
223.19%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.55 €1.31
$0.34 KWD 0.11
355.88%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.38 €2.87
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.90 €3.31
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Lisbon
Al-jahra'
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.12 €0.95
$1.61 KWD 0.50
-30.43%
White Bread (500g)
$1.80 €1.52
$1.30 KWD 0.40
38.46%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.75 €1.48
$1.80 KWD 0.55
-2.78%
Eggs
$3.17 €2.69
$2.05 KWD 0.63
54.63%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.50 €11.45
$5.09 KWD 1.57
165.23%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.79 €6.61
$6.37 KWD 1.96
22.29%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.65 €13.27
$10.35 KWD 3.19
51.21%
Apples (1kg)
$2.28 €1.93
$2.35 KWD 0.72
-2.98%
Banana (1kg)
$1.71 €1.45
$1.96 KWD 0.60
-12.76%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.93 €1.64
$1.76 KWD 0.54
9.66%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.52 €2.14
$1.43 KWD 0.44
76.22%
Potato (1kg)
$1.79 €1.52
$1.29 KWD 0.40
38.76%
Onion (1kg)
$2.05 €1.74
$1.26 KWD 0.39
62.70%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.94 €1.64
$1.62 KWD 0.50
19.75%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.81 €0.68
$0.45 KWD 0.14
80.00%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
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$3.15 KWD 0.97
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Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
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$1.05 KWD 0.32
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$1.39 KWD 0.43
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.65 €5.64
$2.97 KWD 0.92
123.91%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.79 €4.91
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.33 €1.13
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.91 €2.46
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🚌 Getting Around
Lisbon
Al-jahra'
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.35 €1.99
$0.87 KWD 0.27
170.11%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$45.70 €38.75
$44.08 KWD 13.58
3.68%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.20 €3.56
$3.19 KWD 0.98
31.66%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.81 €0.69
$3.17 KWD 0.98
-74.45%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$18.70 €15.86
$16.46 KWD 5.07
13.61%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.09 €1.78
$0.36 KWD 0.11
480.56%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$34.6K €29.3K
$21.5K KWD 6,609
61.30%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$39.7K €33.6K
$20.1K KWD 6,185
97.48%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Lisbon
Al-jahra'
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$146 €124
$19.74 KWD 6.08
638.86%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$20.84 €17.67
$18.41 KWD 5.67
13.20%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$39.78 €33.73
$25.41 KWD 7.83
56.55%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Lisbon
Al-jahra'
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$48.58 €41.20
$194 KWD 59.8
-74.97%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$18.85 €15.99
$47.07 KWD 14.50
-59.95%
Cinema Ticket
$9.07 €7.69
$11.22 KWD 3.46
-19.16%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Lisbon
Al-jahra'
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$618 €524
$398 KWD 122
55.43%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$16.2K €13.7K
$6,563 KWD 2,021
146.25%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Lisbon
Al-jahra'
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$105 €88.7
$42.95 KWD 13.23
143.42%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$40.54 €34.38
$42.18 KWD 12.99
-3.89%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$93.8 €79.5
$89.2 KWD 27.47
5.15%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$123 €104
$80.5 KWD 24.79
52.27%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Lisbon
Al-jahra'
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,604 €1,360
$786 KWD 242
103.98%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,260 €1,069
$605 KWD 186
108.45%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,065 €2,599
$1,578 KWD 486
94.30%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,008 €1,703
$1,300 KWD 400
54.49%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$7,702 €6,532
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,367 €3,703
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Lisbon
Al-jahra'
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,638 €1,389
$2,891 KWD 890
-43.34%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.81
7.14
-46.64%

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Last update for Lisbon: April 13, 2026

Last update for Al-jahra': April 13, 2026

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