Cost of living in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.92 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.07 (C$4.73) | C$5.78 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.72 (C$1.11) | C$1.98 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (C$3.95) | C$4.18 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 (C$2.51) | C$3.04 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.46 (C$5.32) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.39 (C$2.13) | C$4.24 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (C$1.62) | C$3.76 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (C$1.83) | C$3.41 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.69 (C$2.60) | C$2.48 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (C$1.12) | C$1.93 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €833 (C$1,282) | C$2,136 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €599 (C$922) | C$1,241 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (C$124) | C$133 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €463 (C$713) | C$1,120 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €313 (C$481) | C$806 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (C$107) | C$66 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$34) | C$54 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €558 (C$859) | C$311 | + 176% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (C$166) | C$97 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.23 (C$8) | C$25 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (C$94) | C$60 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (C$42) | C$39 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (C$112) | C$98 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €69 (C$106) | C$117 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,255 (C$38,847) | C$22,935 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (C$2.45) | C$1.39 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (C$72) | C$67 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$22 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (C$84) | C$77 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (C$5.67) | C$6 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.40 (C$5.23) | C$3.85 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.81 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 (C$1.93) | C$3.11 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (C$3.33) | C$2.46 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (C$33) | C$52 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 (C$18) | C$26 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (C$62) | C$117 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$62) | C$96 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.76 (C$7) | C$9 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.03 (C$3.12) | C$5.42 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 (C$2.76) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €538 (C$828) | C$647 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (C$0.39) | C$0.83 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (C$73) | C$35 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.57 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,113 (€3,324) in Funchal, Madeira.
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