- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- United States
- Funchal
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Funchal, Portugal compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Funchal (Portugal) is 25% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($12) | $14 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.60 ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.08 ($3.79) | $3.51 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 ($0.83) | $0.87 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.19 ($2.69) | $2.54 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 ($2.10) | $4.74 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.30 ($5.29) | $7 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 ($1.74) | $3.04 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 ($1.22) | $1.59 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 ($1.30) | $2.08 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.96 ($7) | $14 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.70 ($2.09) | $1.74 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 ($1.06) | $1.98 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Funchal (Portugal) is 43% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €664 ($816) | $1,463 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €571 ($701) | $1,143 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €80 ($98) | $141 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €456 ($560) | $889 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €317 ($390) | $731 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €43 ($53) | $126 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 ($28) | $44 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €713 ($876) | $303 | + 189% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €146 ($179) | $130 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.20 ($5.16) | $9 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.20 ($6) | $26 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Funchal (Portugal) is 11% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €55 ($68) | $47 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 ($30) | $41 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 ($89) | $82 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €58 ($71) | $82 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Funchal (Portugal) is 18% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,111 ($29,610) | $24,752 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 ($2.14) | $0.67 | + 217% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 ($55) | $61 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 ($17) | $15 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Funchal (Portugal) is 18% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 ($17) | $9 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.20 ($6) | $26 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 ($68) | $99 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.95 ($7) | $4.79 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 ($4.61) | $3.26 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.56 ($5.59) | $5.18 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 ($2.06) | $3.32 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 ($2.51) | $1.97 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $23 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Funchal (Portugal) is 22% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 ($25) | $47 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($14) | $24 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 ($43) | $136 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 ($50) | $96 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.83 ($5.93) | $11 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 ($2.34) | $4.38 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.84 ($2.26) | $6 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €600 ($737) | $429 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 ($0.31) | $0.20 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($58) | $40 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.01 ($4.92) | $11 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 400 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Funchal (Portugal) is 19% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,500
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $3,627
(€2,953)
in Funchal.
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