Funchal is the most expensive of Portugal's 6 priced cities — $1,923 a month in essentials, 52% above Coimbra at $1,263. The average net salary of $1,337 covers that 0.7×. 99 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at unit level.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $1,251 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,521 |
| Groceries | $135 |
| Dining out | $329 |
| Utilities | $174 |
| Local transport | $34 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,923 |
| Avg net salary | $1,337 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,998 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,542 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Funchal, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.38 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $65.50 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $13.67 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.00 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.85 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.99 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.71 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.40 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.10 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.80 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.69 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.96 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.36 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.49 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.80 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.81 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.54 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.92 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.99 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.84 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.28 |
| Monthly transit pass | $34.17 |
| Taxi start | $3.99 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.42 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.06 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $124.16 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $49.62 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $17.23 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $41.77 |
| Cinema, one seat | $8.83 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Funchal has 99 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (unit level). That is the 2nd-highest of 9 Portugal cities we track. Portugal's national figure is 102, so Funchal runs 3 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
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