Cost of living in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 8% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 | €9 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.92 | €5.45 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.07 | €3.75 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.72 | €1.23 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 | €3.25 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 | €1.35 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.46 | €4.12 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.39 | €1.36 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 | €0.68 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 | €1.14 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €8 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.69 | €2.02 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 | €0.90 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 27% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €833 | €426 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €599 | €302 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 | €122 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €463 | €316 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €313 | €245 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 | €94 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 | €21 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €558 | €351 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 | €71 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €10 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.23 | €5.67 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 25% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 | €83 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 | €40 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 | €70 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €69 | €71 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 11% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,255 | €23,202 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 | €1.57 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 | €39 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 23% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €3.23 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €5.59 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 | €32 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 | €3.88 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.40 | €3.80 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.81 | €3.50 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 | €1.53 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 | €1.83 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 | €11 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 10% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 | €22 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 | €15 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 | €38 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 | €46 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.76 | €7 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.03 | €3.40 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 | €3.22 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €538 | €792 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 | €0.24 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 | €38 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.57 | €4.08 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 26 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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