- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Canada
- Funchal
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Funchal, Portugal compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Funchal (Portugal) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.60 (C$9) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.08 (C$4.77) | C$5.69 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 (C$1.04) | C$2.05 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.19 (C$3.39) | C$4.81 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 (C$2.64) | C$2.90 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.30 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (C$2.19) | C$4.00 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 (C$1.53) | C$3.34 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (C$1.64) | C$3.36 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.96 (C$9) | C$16 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.70 (C$2.63) | C$2.41 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (C$1.33) | C$2.01 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Funchal (Portugal) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €685 (C$1,059) | C$1,651 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €593 (C$917) | C$1,142 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €83 (C$129) | C$102 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €456 (C$705) | C$1,038 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €317 (C$491) | C$779 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €51 (C$79) | C$66 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$35) | C$39 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €713 (C$1,103) | C$351 | + 214% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €146 (C$226) | C$86 | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.20 (C$6) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.20 (C$8) | C$22 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Funchal (Portugal) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €60 (C$93) | C$59 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (C$38) | C$40 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (C$113) | C$93 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (C$93) | C$92 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Funchal (Portugal) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,111 (C$37,283) | C$22,749 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (C$2.69) | C$1.27 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (C$69) | C$67 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (C$21) | C$31 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Funchal (Portugal) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (C$22) | C$8 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.20 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (C$86) | C$82 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.95 (C$9) | C$6 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (C$5.81) | C$3.72 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.56 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 149% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (C$2.59) | C$3.09 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (C$3.16) | C$2.46 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$15) | C$19 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Funchal (Portugal) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (C$32) | C$46 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (C$18) | C$26 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (C$54) | C$101 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$62) | C$85 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.83 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (C$2.95) | C$5.34 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.84 (C$2.84) | C$5.67 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €650 (C$1,005) | C$549 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (C$0.40) | C$1.04 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (C$73) | C$35 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.01 (C$6) | C$11 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 339 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Funchal (Portugal) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,737
(€3,063)
in Funchal.
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