Cost of living in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 14% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
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| Food in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 36% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €9 | €16 | 45% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €5.92 | €8 | 21% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.07 | €5.42 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.72 | €1.03 | 30% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.57 | €3.86 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.63 | €2.79 | 41% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €3.46 | €4.87 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.39 | €2.29 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.05 | €1.65 | 36% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.19 | €1.56 | 24% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €7 | €7 | 1% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.69 | €2.04 | 17% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.73 | €1.34 | 46% |
| Housing in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 22% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €833 | €795 | 5% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €599 | €612 | 2% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €81 | €138 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €463 | €557 | 17% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €313 | €431 | 27% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €69 | €132 | 47% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €22 | €36 | 38% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €558 | €440 | 27% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €108 | €109 | 1% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €7 | €10 | 30% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €5.23 | €9 | 41% |
| Clothes in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 29% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €61 | €81 | 24% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €27 | €41 | 33% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €73 | €94 | 23% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €69 | €97 | 29% |
| Transportation in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 14% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €25,255 | €23,679 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.60 | €1.43 | 12% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €47 | €36 | 29% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €13 | €18 | 26% |
| Personal Care in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €7 | €8 | 3% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €8 | €13 | 43% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €54 | €27 | 98% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.69 | €5.06 | 27% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.40 | €3.12 | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €4.81 | €3.14 | 53% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.25 | €1.93 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.17 | €2.33 | 7% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €9 | €16 | 41% |
| Entertainment in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 9% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €21 | €33 | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €11 | €16 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €40 | €73 | 45% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €40 | €63 | 36% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €4.76 | €7 | 27% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.03 | €2.42 | 16% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €1.79 | €2.71 | 34% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €538 | €466 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.26 | €0.20 | 26% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €48 | €33 | 45% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €4.57 | €6 | 24% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,300 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,972 in Funchal, Madeira.