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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Cost of Living in Funchal

How much you'll actually spend โ€” not what travel blogs tell you

Monthly budget ยท Single ยท city center

$2,223/mo

Just you and your questionable life decisions

Rent(1BR)$1,568
Groceries & eating out$423
Transport$35
Utilities & phones$197
Average local salary (after tax)$1,378/mo

The real monthly damage

Rent โ€” the biggest line item

1BR, city center$1,568/mo
1BR, outside center$1,290/mo
3BR, city center$2,620/mo
3BR, outside center$2,059/mo

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.

Grocery prices โ€” the supermarket reality check

Milk (1L)$1.13
Bread (loaf)$1.86
Eggs (12)$4.08
Rice (1kg)$1.74
Chicken (1kg)$7.72
Apples (1kg)$1.85
Tomatoes (1kg)$2.61
Potatoes (1kg)$1.98
Water (1.5L)$0.87
Wine (mid-range)$7.04
Beer (0.5L)$1.31

Eating out โ€” because you won't cook every night

Cheap meal$14
Mid-range dinner for 2$68
Cappuccino$1.70
Beer (draught)$2.94
Coke (0.33L)$1.76

Getting around โ€” or trying to

Monthly pass$35
Single ride$2.35
Taxi start$4.11
Taxi per km$1.46
Gasoline (1L)$2.00

30-day trial run

What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.

Short-term rental$2,352
Food (2 meals + coffee/day)$896
Transport (2 rides/day)$141
SIM card$18
Total 30 days$3,407

Funchal vs. similar cities

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Funchal?โ–ผ

A single person can expect to spend about $2,223/month in Funchal, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $2,699/month.

What is the average salary in Funchal?โ–ผ

The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Funchal is about $1,378, according to Numbeo data.

Is Funchal expensive compared to other cities?โ–ผ

Compared to similar cities: Berlin ($2,621/mo), The Hague ($2,477/mo), Paris ($2,558/mo), Lisbon ($2,360/mo), Edinburgh ($2,851/mo). Funchal comes in at $2,223/mo for a single person.

Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.