- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- United Kingdom
- Funchal
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Funchal, Portugal compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Funchal (Portugal) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (£9) | £15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.60 (£4.91) | £5.50 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.08 (£2.70) | £3.42 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 (£0.59) | £0.83 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.19 (£1.92) | £2.15 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 (£1.50) | £1.37 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.30 (£3.77) | £4.69 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (£1.24) | £1.77 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 (£0.87) | £0.79 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (£0.93) | £1.64 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.96 (£5.23) | £7 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.70 (£1.49) | £1.76 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (£0.75) | £0.79 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Funchal (Portugal) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €664 (£582) | £1,307 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €571 (£500) | £1,091 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €80 (£70) | £181 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €456 (£400) | £686 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €317 (£278) | £568 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €43 (£38) | £117 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (£20) | £22 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €713 (£625) | £356 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €146 (£128) | £79 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.20 (£3.68) | £8 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.20 (£4.56) | £12 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Funchal (Portugal) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €55 (£48) | £67 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (£21) | £32 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (£64) | £60 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €58 (£51) | £64 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Funchal (Portugal) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,111 (£21,137) | £17,989 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (£1.53) | £1.16 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (£39) | £60 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (£12) | £18 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Funchal (Portugal) is 14% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (£12) | £3.17 | + 291% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.20 (£4.56) | £4.75 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (£49) | £61 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.95 (£5.21) | £2.66 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (£3.29) | £1.39 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.56 (£3.99) | £3.14 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (£1.47) | £1.63 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (£1.79) | £1.71 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (£8) | £14 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Funchal (Portugal) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (£18) | £37 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (£10) | £18 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (£31) | £71 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (£35) | £56 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.83 (£4.23) | £8 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (£1.67) | £2.76 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.84 (£1.61) | £4.16 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €600 (£526) | £420 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (£0.22) | £0.04 | + 460% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (£42) | £37 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.01 (£3.51) | £9 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 361 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Funchal (Portugal) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,105
(€3,542)
in Funchal.
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