- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Canada
- Funchal
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Funchal, Portugal compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Funchal (Portugal) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$14) | C$14 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.65 (C$8) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 (C$5.26) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 (C$0.97) | C$2.38 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.31 (C$3.43) | C$4.08 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.79 (C$2.66) | C$2.62 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.78 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (C$2.02) | C$3.73 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.97 (C$1.45) | C$2.90 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (C$1.55) | C$2.89 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$16 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (C$2.60) | C$2.31 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (C$1.34) | C$1.76 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Funchal (Portugal) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €666 (C$991) | C$1,186 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €584 (C$869) | C$982 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (C$172) | C$117 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €459 (C$683) | C$919 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €315 (C$468) | C$695 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €39 (C$58) | C$64 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$35) | C$39 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €1,150 (C$1,711) | C$392 | + 337% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €198 (C$294) | C$111 | + 165% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.40 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.17 (C$8) | C$26 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Funchal (Portugal) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €68 (C$102) | C$61 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (C$40) | C$41 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (C$109) | C$95 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €61 (C$91) | C$87 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Funchal (Portugal) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,707 (C$36,759) | C$22,684 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (C$2.68) | C$1.19 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (C$67) | C$47 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Funchal (Portugal) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (C$21) | C$8 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.20 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (C$81) | C$85 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.95 (C$9) | C$7 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (C$5.59) | C$3.90 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.56 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (C$2.50) | C$3.21 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (C$3.04) | C$2.46 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$14) | C$19 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Funchal (Portugal) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (C$30) | C$43 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 (C$17) | C$27 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (C$52) | C$84 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$60) | C$93 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.81 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (C$2.84) | C$5.44 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 (C$2.67) | C$5.57 | - 52% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €133 (C$197) | C$141 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (C$0.53) | C$2.00 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (C$71) | C$34 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.01 (C$5.96) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 81 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Funchal (Portugal) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,882
(€1,937)
in Funchal.
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