- 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 | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Funchal (Portugal) is 29% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.65 ($7) | $8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 ($4.17) | $3.92 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.66 ($0.77) | $0.86 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.10 ($2.48) | $2.88 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.79 ($2.11) | $4.98 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.78 ($5.63) | $5.08 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 ($1.60) | $2.65 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.97 ($1.15) | $1.93 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 ($1.16) | $2.02 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $14 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.67 ($1.97) | $1.77 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 ($1.09) | $2.24 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Funchal (Portugal) is 42% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €623 ($735) | $1,514 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €569 ($671) | $1,018 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 ($136) | $122 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €463 ($546) | $877 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €322 ($379) | $649 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €39 ($46) | $123 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 ($28) | $42 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €1,150 ($1,355) | $358 | + 279% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €198 ($233) | $126 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.40 ($6) | $9 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.34 ($6) | $30 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Funchal (Portugal) is 3% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €68 ($81) | $46 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 ($31) | $38 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 ($86) | $83 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €61 ($72) | $76 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Funchal (Portugal) is 17% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,707 ($29,122) | $23,085 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 ($2.12) | $0.62 | + 241% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 ($53) | $62 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| 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 ($17) | $8 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.20 ($6) | $6.00 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 ($66) | $140 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.95 ($7) | $4.79 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 ($4.43) | $3.09 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.56 ($5.37) | $4.63 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 ($1.98) | $2.85 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 ($2.41) | $1.83 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($11) | $18 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Funchal (Portugal) is 21% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 ($24) | $44 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($14) | $23 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 ($41) | $158 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 ($48) | $82 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.83 ($5.69) | $9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 ($2.25) | $4.14 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.84 ($2.17) | $5.72 | - 62% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €133 ($156) | $224 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 ($0.42) | $0.20 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($56) | $49 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.01 ($4.72) | $10 | - 54% | |
| 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 318 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Funchal (Portugal) is 20% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,200
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $3,348
(€2,841)
in Funchal.
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