Cost of living in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 5% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (2,228 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.92 (1,509 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.07 (783 G$) | 521 G$ | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.72 (185 G$) | 510 G$ | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.57 (655 G$) | 730 G$ | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 (416 G$) | 383 G$ | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.46 (881 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.39 (353 G$) | 740 G$ | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (269 G$) | 229 G$ | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (303 G$) | 333 G$ | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (1,715 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.69 (431 G$) | 400 G$ | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (185 G$) | 282 G$ | - 34% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 10% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €833 (212,356 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €599 (152,731 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (20,548 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €463 (118,104 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €313 (79,727 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (17,682 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (5,680 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | €558 (142,283 G$) | 139,876 G$ | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (27,561 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (1,814 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.23 (1,332 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 18% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 15% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (15,647 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 82% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (6,930 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (18,546 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €69 (17,537 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 10% | |
Transportation | + 46% | |||
Transportation in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 46% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,255 (6,435,669 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (407 G$) | 220 G$ | + 85% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (11,870 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (3,341 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 9% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 23% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (1,898 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (1,926 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (13,839 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 262% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (940 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.40 (866 G$) | 769 G$ | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.81 (1,226 G$) | 917 G$ | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 (320 G$) | 484 G$ | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (552 G$) | 405 G$ | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (2,406 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 114% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 32% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (5,394 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €11 (2,920 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (10,193 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (10,285 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.76 (1,214 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.03 (517 G$) | 919 G$ | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 (457 G$) | 417 G$ | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €538 (137,190 G$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (65 G$) | 21 G$ | + 204% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (12,148 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 117% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.57 (1,165 G$) | 549 G$ | + 112% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 14% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 730,991 G$ (€2,869) in Funchal, Madeira to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 641,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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