- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Malaysia
- Funchal
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Funchal, Portugal compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Funchal (Portugal) is 37% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (RM49) | RM15 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.60 (RM28) | RM10 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.09 (RM15) | RM9 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 (RM3.21) | RM6 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.05 (RM10) | RM4.75 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.78 (RM9) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.07 (RM20) | RM35 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (RM7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 (RM4.91) | RM3.55 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (RM4.83) | RM12 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.87 (RM29) | RM78 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.66 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (RM4.44) | RM3.28 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Funchal (Portugal) is 31% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €644 (RM3,197) | RM1,135 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €547 (RM2,715) | RM525 | + 417% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €80 (RM395) | RM165 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €456 (RM2,264) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €317 (RM1,576) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €43 (RM214) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (RM112) | RM136 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €780 (RM3,874) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €146 (RM726) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.20 (RM21) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.20 (RM26) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Funchal (Portugal) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €62 (RM308) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (RM120) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (RM361) | RM212 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €58 (RM288) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Funchal (Portugal) is 37% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,707 (RM122,709) | RM109,250 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (RM9) | RM1.96 | + 348% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (RM216) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (RM67) | - | - | |
| 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 (RM70) | RM16 | + 339% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.20 (RM26) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (RM267) | RM30 | + 788% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.95 (RM30) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (RM19) | RM8 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.56 (RM23) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (RM8) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (RM10) | RM8 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (RM48) | RM14 | + 244% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Funchal (Portugal) is 38% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (RM101) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (RM58) | RM23 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (RM175) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (RM200) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.83 (RM24) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (RM9) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.84 (RM9) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (RM1.40) | RM0.24 | + 485% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (RM236) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.01 (RM20) | RM13 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 108 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Funchal (Portugal) is 37% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,398
(€885)
in Funchal
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,200
in Alor Star.
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