- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- United Kingdom
- Funchal
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Funchal, Portugal compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Funchal (Portugal) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (£8) | £15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.65 (£5.16) | £5.50 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 (£3.23) | £3.36 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.66 (£0.60) | £0.80 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.10 (£1.92) | £2.15 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.79 (£1.64) | £1.42 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.78 (£4.36) | £4.91 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (£1.24) | £1.69 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.97 (£0.89) | £0.81 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (£0.90) | £1.64 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (£5.56) | £7 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.67 (£1.53) | £1.80 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (£0.84) | £0.71 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Funchal (Portugal) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €623 (£569) | £1,307 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €569 (£520) | £1,091 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (£105) | £186 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €463 (£423) | £686 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €322 (£294) | £568 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €39 (£36) | £154 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (£22) | £22 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €1,150 (£1,051) | £351 | + 199% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €198 (£180) | £80 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.40 (£4.93) | £8 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.34 (£4.88) | £12 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Funchal (Portugal) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €68 (£62) | £67 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (£24) | £32 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (£67) | £60 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €61 (£56) | £64 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Funchal (Portugal) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,707 (£22,570) | £17,989 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (£1.65) | £1.14 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (£41) | £60 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Funchal (Portugal) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (£13) | £3.17 | + 307% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.20 (£4.75) | £5.88 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (£51) | £73 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.95 (£5.43) | £2.55 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (£3.43) | £1.49 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.56 (£4.16) | £3.31 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (£1.53) | £1.53 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (£1.87) | £1.81 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (£9) | £15 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Funchal (Portugal) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (£19) | £35 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (£11) | £18 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (£32) | £67 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (£37) | £56 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.83 (£4.41) | £7 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (£1.74) | £2.76 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.84 (£1.68) | £3.68 | - 54% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €133 (£121) | £122 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (£0.33) | £0.04 | + 713% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (£43) | £37 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.01 (£3.66) | £9 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 381 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Funchal (Portugal) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,100
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,265
(€3,574)
in Funchal.
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