Cost of living in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 55% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 61% | |||
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| Food in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 61% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Funchal, Madeira | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 28 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.84 (CHF 5.82) | CHF 15 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.56 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 10 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 1.52 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.32 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 8 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.41 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 3.97 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.93 (CHF 3.92) | CHF 9 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 3.96 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.01 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 2.04 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.37 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 12 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 2.54 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (CHF 0.73) | CHF 2.44 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 67% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €804 (CHF 801) | CHF 2,710 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €607 (CHF 605) | CHF 1,916 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (CHF 86) | CHF 205 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €486 (CHF 485) | CHF 1,767 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €417 (CHF 415) | CHF 1,201 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €67 (CHF 67) | CHF 90 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (CHF 22) | CHF 46 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €495 (CHF 493) | CHF 660 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (CHF 131) | CHF 160 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €4.74 (CHF 4.72) | CHF 35 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 57% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 (CHF 67) | CHF 123 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (CHF 26) | CHF 67 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (CHF 68) | CHF 152 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €77 (CHF 77) | CHF 207 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 37% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,526 (CHF 24,438) | CHF 28,154 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 1.81 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (CHF 42) | CHF 81 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (CHF 17) | CHF 32 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 59% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 19 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 38 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (CHF 52) | CHF 102 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.48 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 8 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.26 (CHF 3.24) | CHF 4.59 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.89 (CHF 3.88) | CHF 5.62 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.21 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 2.90 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 3.79 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 46 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 52% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Funchal, Madeira | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (CHF 23) | CHF 74 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 39 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 (CHF 38) | CHF 147 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (CHF 37) | CHF 112 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.04 (CHF 5.03) | CHF 19 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.11 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 5.04 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 8 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €625 (CHF 623) | CHF 708 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (CHF 0.26) | CHF 0.36 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (CHF 47) | CHF 79 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (CHF 5.45) | CHF 8 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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