Cost of living in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 40% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (kr65) | kr136 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.92 (kr44) | kr67 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.07 (kr23) | kr29 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.72 (kr5.41) | kr8 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.57 (kr19) | kr26 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 (kr12) | kr22 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.46 (kr26) | kr63 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.39 (kr10) | kr18 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (kr8) | kr10 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (kr9) | kr11 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (kr50) | kr79 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.69 (kr13) | kr19 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (kr5.42) | kr11 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 38% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €833 (kr6,220) | kr8,536 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €599 (kr4,474) | kr5,788 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (kr602) | kr1,220 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €463 (kr3,459) | kr5,337 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €313 (kr2,335) | kr3,926 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (kr518) | kr1,589 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (kr166) | kr188 | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | €558 (kr4,168) | kr3,570 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (kr807) | kr710 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr53) | kr57 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.23 (kr39) | kr154 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 33% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (kr458) | kr786 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (kr203) | kr244 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (kr543) | kr727 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €69 (kr514) | kr1,206 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 22% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,255 (kr188,510) | kr301,099 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (kr12) | kr10 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (kr348) | kr386 | - 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (kr98) | kr255 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (kr56) | kr58 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (kr56) | kr73 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (kr405) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (kr28) | kr58 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.40 (kr25) | kr28 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.81 (kr36) | kr29 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 (kr9) | kr13 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (kr16) | kr16 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (kr70) | kr176 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 20% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (kr158) | kr344 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €11 (kr86) | kr191 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (kr299) | kr475 | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (kr301) | kr616 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.76 (kr36) | kr77 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.03 (kr15) | kr41 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 (kr13) | kr33 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €538 (kr4,018) | kr3,258 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (kr1.91) | kr0.93 | + 104% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (kr356) | kr230 | + 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.57 (kr34) | kr42 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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