Cost of living in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 35% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 41% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Funchal, Madeira | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (kr72) | kr150 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (kr48) | kr85 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.81 (kr21) | kr38 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (kr8) | kr14 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.15 (kr23) | kr32 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 (kr13) | kr20 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 (kr42) | kr43 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (kr11) | kr17 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (kr9) | kr13 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (kr9) | kr9 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.81 (kr36) | kr81 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 (kr15) | kr20 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (kr5.62) | kr10 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 32% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Funchal, Madeira | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,135 (kr8,467) | kr12,078 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €679 (kr5,062) | kr10,088 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €94 (kr701) | kr797 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €765 (kr5,705) | kr8,998 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €535 (kr3,987) | kr6,853 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (kr735) | kr621 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (kr202) | kr164 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €320 (kr2,391) | kr2,390 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (kr731) | kr488 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (kr57) | kr43 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.72 (kr43) | kr230 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 27% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Funchal, Madeira | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (kr572) | kr622 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €24 (kr180) | kr294 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €67 (kr497) | kr789 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (kr610) | kr1,009 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 44% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Funchal, Madeira | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,761 (kr169,773) | kr314,482 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.68 (kr13) | kr15 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (kr262) | kr467 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (kr126) | kr407 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 24% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Funchal, Madeira | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (kr45) | kr37 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (kr56) | kr82 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (kr380) | kr500 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.07 (kr23) | kr37 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 (kr23) | kr31 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 (kr28) | kr18 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.04 (kr8) | kr12 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (kr14) | kr17 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (kr81) | kr202 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 13% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Funchal, Madeira | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (kr194) | kr297 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (kr109) | kr209 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 (kr243) | kr455 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (kr342) | kr541 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (kr53) | kr77 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.87 (kr14) | kr49 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.83 (kr14) | kr42 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €615 (kr4,589) | kr3,632 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (kr1.91) | kr0.88 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (kr345) | kr211 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (kr37) | kr54 | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 165 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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