- 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 | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Funchal (Portugal) is 32% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 ($11) | $15 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.65 ($6) | $8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 ($4.01) | $3.69 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 ($0.74) | $0.92 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.31 ($2.62) | $3.00 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.79 ($2.03) | $4.83 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.78 ($5.42) | $5.08 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 ($1.54) | $2.55 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.97 ($1.10) | $1.93 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 ($1.18) | $2.07 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $14 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 ($1.98) | $1.77 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 ($1.03) | $2.24 | - 54% | |
| 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 | €666 ($755) | $1,364 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €584 ($663) | $1,014 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 ($131) | $121 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €459 ($520) | $876 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €315 ($357) | $651 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €39 ($45) | $137 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 ($27) | $44 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €1,150 ($1,305) | $341 | + 283% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €198 ($224) | $133 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.40 ($6) | $9 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.17 ($5.87) | $30 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Funchal (Portugal) is 5% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €68 ($78) | $42 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 ($30) | $39 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 ($83) | $82 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €61 ($69) | $74 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Funchal (Portugal) is 13% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,707 ($28,028) | $22,529 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 ($2.04) | $0.61 | + 233% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 ($51) | $62 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Funchal (Portugal) is 22% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 ($16) | $8 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.20 ($5.90) | $6.00 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 ($62) | $140 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.95 ($7) | $4.79 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 ($4.26) | $3.09 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.56 ($5.17) | $4.63 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 ($1.90) | $2.85 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 ($2.32) | $1.83 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($11) | $18 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Funchal (Portugal) is 24% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 ($23) | $44 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 ($13) | $23 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 ($40) | $158 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 ($46) | $82 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.81 ($5.46) | $9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 ($2.17) | $4.14 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 ($2.04) | $5.72 | - 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €133 ($150) | $224 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 ($0.40) | $0.20 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($54) | $49 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.01 ($4.55) | $10 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 291 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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
$4,300
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $3,312
(€2,920)
in Funchal.
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