Cost of Living

Funchal, Portugal

Live cost-of-living data for Funchal — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
23/ 10077% cheaper than New York
+24% rent since Jul 2026
$1,371/mo
Median Income
82/100
Safety
25%
Income Tax
subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
45/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,562/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,284/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,610/month
Food & Groceries
35/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.1/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2/kg
Transportation
40/100
Monthly Transit Pass$35/month
One-Way Ticket$2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.8/km
Utilities
38/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$127/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$40/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$20/month
Healthcare
50/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$60/visit
Dentist Visit$75/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
45/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$400/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
40/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$9/ticket
Theater Ticket$30/ticket
Museum Entry$10/ticket
Clothing
48/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$60/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair
Personal Care
40/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
Dining Out
38/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$10/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$65/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$9/meal
Childcare
48/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$650/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$18/pack
Fitness & Sports
42/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

150 Mbps
Internet Speed
$200
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Centro Historico, Santa Maria Maior, Sao Martinho

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Funchal cheap to live in?

Funchal has a cost of living index of 23/100, where New York = 100. It is 77% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $840–$1,176 per month.

How much does rent cost in Funchal?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Funchal costs approximately $1,562/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,284/month.

Is Funchal good for digital nomads?

Funchal has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 150 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $200/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Funchal?

The median net monthly salary in Funchal is approximately $1,371 USD. The income tax rate is around 25%.

How does Funchal compare to New York for cost of living?

Funchal (cost index 23) is 77% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,925/month by moving from New York to Funchal.

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