Cost of living in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 26% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (R$ 58) | R$ 35 | + 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.92 (R$ 39) | R$ 20 | + 97% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.07 (R$ 20) | R$ 30 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.72 (R$ 4.82) | R$ 4.00 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.57 (R$ 17) | R$ 24 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.46 (R$ 23) | R$ 30 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.39 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (R$ 8) | R$ 60 | - 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 120 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.69 (R$ 11) | R$ 6.00 | + 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (R$ 4.83) | R$ 3.00 | + 61% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 14% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €833 (R$ 5,547) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €599 (R$ 3,989) | R$ 1,450 | + 175% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (R$ 537) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €463 (R$ 3,085) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €313 (R$ 2,082) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (R$ 462) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (R$ 148) | R$ 70 | + 112% | |
40” flat screen tv | €558 (R$ 3,716) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (R$ 720) | R$ 300 | + 140% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 47) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.23 (R$ 35) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 113% | |||
Clothes in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 113% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (R$ 409) | R$ 80 | + 411% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (R$ 181) | R$ 60 | + 202% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (R$ 484) | R$ 500 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €69 (R$ 458) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 95% | |||
Transportation in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 95% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,255 (R$ 168,093) | R$ 15,000 | + 1021% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.46 | + 138% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (R$ 310) | R$ 227 | + 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (R$ 87) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (R$ 50) | R$ 20 | + 148% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 50) | R$ 50 | + 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (R$ 361) | R$ 300 | + 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.40 (R$ 23) | R$ 27 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.81 (R$ 32) | R$ 36 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (R$ 63) | R$ 60 | + 5% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) is 27% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (R$ 141) | R$ 200 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €11 (R$ 76) | R$ 80 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (R$ 266) | R$ 300 | - 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (R$ 269) | R$ 80 | + 236% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.76 (R$ 32) | R$ 80 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.03 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.00 | + 139% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €538 (R$ 3,583) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (R$ 1.70) | R$ 0.50 | + 240% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (R$ 317) | R$ 300 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.57 (R$ 30) | R$ 5.00 | + 508% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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