- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Malaysia
- Funchal
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Funchal, Portugal compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Funchal (Portugal) is 32% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (RM46) | RM15 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.60 (RM27) | RM10 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.08 (RM15) | RM9 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 (RM3.20) | RM6 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.19 (RM10) | RM4.75 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 (RM8) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.30 (RM20) | RM35 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (RM7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 (RM4.71) | RM3.55 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (RM5.04) | RM12 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.96 (RM28) | RM78 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.70 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (RM4.09) | RM3.28 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Funchal (Portugal) is 27% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €664 (RM3,160) | RM1,135 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €571 (RM2,714) | RM525 | + 417% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €80 (RM379) | RM165 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €456 (RM2,168) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €317 (RM1,509) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €43 (RM205) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (RM108) | RM136 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €713 (RM3,393) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €146 (RM695) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.20 (RM20) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.20 (RM25) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Funchal (Portugal) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €55 (RM262) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (RM115) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (RM346) | RM212 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €58 (RM276) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Funchal (Portugal) is 31% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,111 (RM114,684) | RM109,250 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (RM8) | RM1.96 | + 323% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (RM213) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (RM64) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Funchal (Portugal) is 135% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (RM67) | RM16 | + 320% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.20 (RM25) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (RM265) | RM30 | + 783% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.95 (RM28) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (RM18) | RM8 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.56 (RM22) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (RM8) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (RM10) | RM8 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (RM46) | RM14 | + 229% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Funchal (Portugal) is 24% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (RM97) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (RM55) | RM23 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (RM167) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (RM192) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.83 (RM23) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (RM9) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.84 (RM9) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €600 (RM2,854) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (RM1.22) | RM0.24 | + 407% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (RM226) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.01 (RM19) | RM13 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 137 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Funchal (Portugal) is 32% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,474
(€941)
in Funchal
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,400
in Alor Star.
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