- 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 | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Funchal (Portugal) is 30% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($11) | $15 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.60 ($7) | $8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.08 ($3.59) | $4.03 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 ($0.78) | $0.89 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.19 ($2.55) | $2.41 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 ($1.99) | $4.74 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.30 ($5.01) | $7 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 ($1.65) | $3.20 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 ($1.15) | $1.59 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 ($1.23) | $2.00 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.96 ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.70 ($1.98) | $1.74 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 ($1.00) | $1.94 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Funchal (Portugal) is 47% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €685 ($797) | $1,488 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €593 ($691) | $1,199 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €83 ($97) | $141 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €456 ($531) | $982 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €317 ($369) | $815 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €51 ($59) | $124 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 ($26) | $44 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €713 ($830) | $303 | + 174% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €146 ($170) | $130 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.20 ($4.89) | $9 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.20 ($6) | $27 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Funchal (Portugal) is 13% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €60 ($70) | $47 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 ($29) | $41 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 ($85) | $82 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 ($70) | $82 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Funchal (Portugal) is 12% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,111 ($28,065) | $24,752 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 ($2.03) | $0.69 | + 192% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 ($52) | $61 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 ($16) | $15 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Funchal (Portugal) is 21% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 ($16) | $9 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.20 ($6) | $26 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 ($65) | $99 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.95 ($7) | $4.79 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 ($4.37) | $3.02 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.56 ($5.30) | $5.18 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 ($1.95) | $3.31 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 ($2.38) | $1.97 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($11) | $23 | - 51% | |
| 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 ($24) | $47 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($13) | $24 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 ($41) | $136 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 ($47) | $90 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.83 ($5.62) | $11 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 ($2.22) | $4.38 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.84 ($2.14) | $6 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €650 ($757) | $429 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 ($0.30) | $0.20 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($55) | $40 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.01 ($4.66) | $11 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 398 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Funchal (Portugal) is 23% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,800
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $3,679
(€3,160)
in Funchal.
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