Portugal, paid in AED.
Still western Europe's best-value coast, though the gap has narrowed.
Cheaper. Exchange rate alone: +4.5%. Local prices: +3.1%.
- Lean
- AED 224
- Comfort
- AED 1,008
The short answerIn AED, as of November 12, 2026
Portugal: as of November 12, 2026, 5.5% cheaper than a year ago for travelers paid in AED (UAE dirham), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved +4.5%, and prices in the country rose +3.1%. A mid-range day costs about AED 467 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 17 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+10.2%) and SEK did worst (−2.9%).
What AED buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$186+10.2%
- Norwegian kronekr 1,216+10.0%
- South African randR 2,113+9.1%
- British pound£96+5.7%
- UAE dirhamAED 467+5.5%
- Singapore dollarS$163+4.9%
- US dollar$127+4.9%
- Mexican pesoMX$2,367+3.5%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$229+3.4%
- Canadian dollarC$181+2.4%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$997+2.3%
- Indian rupee₹11,900+0.3%
- Brazilian realR$7100.0%
- Japanese yen¥20,3000.0%
- Danish kronekr 858−1.3%
- Swiss francCHF 106−1.9%
- Swedish kronakr 1,269−2.9%
Booking a trip: Portugal
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