Cost of Living in Funchal
Summary of cost of living in Funchal, Portugal:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,686.4 (€2,399.2), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $743.7 (€664.2), excluding rent.
- Funchal is 31.8% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Funchal is, on average, 5.1% higher than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €13.50 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €57.50 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €12.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €2.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €1.76 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.50 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.23 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €0.96 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.43 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.67 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.47 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €4.13 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €2.98 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €4.90 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €0.72 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.72 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.72 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.01 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.77 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.79 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.49 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.74 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €6.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.11 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.25 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €5.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €30.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €3.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €2.00 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €16.60 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.87 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €30,043.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €33,846.67 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €109.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €15.12 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €43.56 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €36.67 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €7.50 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €7.75 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €370.42 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €7,605.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €55.75 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €29.75 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €78.75 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €67.50 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,335.71 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,098.43 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €2,231.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,754.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €396.07 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €271.94 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,281.01 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.59 | |
Prices in Funchal
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Last update: 15 October 2026
Last update: 15 October 2026
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
Anonymous
on Jun 18, 2025:
For single retirees in Funchal, I’d factor in at least 1,200-1500 euros for renting 1 bedroom apt,500 for groceries, 200 for private health insurance, 50 for utilities, 60 for phone and WiFi. This is a moderate estimate for the basics. So, at least 2,010 for monthly costs for singles.