Cost of Living: Frankfurt vs Funchal (2026)
Germany vs Portugal — relocation comparison
TL;DRFrankfurt is 13% cheaper on rent ($1358/mo vs $1568/mo). Funchal is safer — homicide rate 0.7 vs 2.7 per 100k. Both countries will let you complain about the government in public — and mean it.
Too close to call — 71 vs 68. Frankfurt has a slight edge, but Funchal might suit you better depending on your priorities.
Frankfurt
Funchal
$1358/mo
Rent
$1568/mo
8.7/10
Democracy
8.1/10
2.7/100k
Safety
0.7/100k
73/100
English
72/100
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Cost of Living
Frankfurt
$210/mo cheaper on rent alone
🔒
Safety
Funchal
0.7 homicides per 100k
🗳️
Democracy
Frankfurt
8.7/10 EIU index
Frankfurt
Metric
Funchal
✓$1358/mo
🏠
Rent (1BR centre)
$1568/mo
$943/mo
🛒
Living costs (no rent)
$487/mo✓
2.7 / 100k
🔒
Homicides
0.7 / 100k✓
26°C
☀️
Summer high
24°C
1°C
❄️
Winter low
13°C
9.7 μg/m³
🌬️
Air quality (PM2.5)
4.9 μg/m³✓
✓8.7 / 10
🗳️
Democracy
8.1 / 10
73/100
🗣️
Street English
72/100
✓$74k
💼
GDP per capita
$52k
✓2.3% · Boringly steady
📈
Inflation
2.4% · Boringly steady
71 / 100
🏅
Livability Score
68 / 100
The Short Version
- •Rent is 13% cheaper in Frankfurt ($1358/mo vs $1568/mo for a 1BR city centre).
- •Summers are slightly warmer in Frankfurt (26°C vs 24°C).
- •Funchal is safer by homicide rate (0.7 vs 2.7 per 100k).
- •Frankfurt scores higher on democracy (8.7 vs 8.1 / 10 EIU).
Frankfurt vs Funchal — Common Questions
Is Frankfurt cheaper than Funchal?▾
Frankfurt is cheaper. A 1-bedroom apartment in city centre costs around $1358/month in Frankfurt vs $1568/month in the other city (Numbeo data).
Which is safer, Frankfurt or Funchal?▾
Funchal is statistically safer based on UNODC homicide data. Frankfurt has a rate of 2.67 per 100,000 and Funchal has 0.72 per 100,000.
Should I move to Frankfurt or Funchal?▾
Too close to call — 71 vs 68. Frankfurt has a slight edge, but Funchal might suit you better depending on your priorities. See the full comparison above for rent, safety, internet speed, climate, and democracy scores to decide which city fits your priorities.
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