Funchal

    Portugal, Europe
    0.1M people
    WET (UTC+0)
    Portuguese
    Cost of living in Funchal - Quality of life, safety, and living expenses guide for Funchal city
    Beach City
    Island City

    Funchal

    Funchal is the capital of Madeira, a Portuguese archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean. Known for its subtropical climate, stunning natural beauty, and charming historic center.

    Historic City
    Nature
    Safety
    85
    Security
    Very Safe
    Cost
    70
    Living costs
    Expensive
    Healthcare
    80
    Medical
    Excellent
    22°
    L: 15°
    Best time to visitApril
    Annual rainfall
    600mm

    Cost of Living

    70
    Overall Cost
    Expensive
    60
    Rent Index
    Moderate
    75
    Groceries
    Expensive
    65
    Restaurants
    Expensive

    Monthly Rent (USD)

    1 Bedroom
    $700
    City center
    3 Bedroom
    $1,500
    City center
    Cost vs Global Average20% higher

    Quality of Life
    Medium expat community

    78
    Overall Quality Score
    Excellent quality of life
    Overall Quality
    Life satisfaction
    78
    Excellent
    Good78
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    40
    Fair
    Poor40
    Food Scene
    Restaurants and cuisine
    85
    Outstanding
    Excellent85
    Entertainment
    Nightlife and activities
    70
    Very Good
    Good70
    English Proficiency
    Language accessibility
    60
    Good
    Average60
    Expat Integration
    Community inclusion
    75
    Excellent
    Good75
    Cultural Scene
    Rich cultural diversity with 40/100 score
    Food Culture
    Vibrant dining scene rated 85/100
    Entertainment
    70/100 entertainment options

    Location

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    Work & Economy
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    AVERAGE
    $2K
    Annual Salary
    SPEED
    50
    Mbps Internet
    SPACES
    10
    Coworking

    Work Environment Scores

    Job Market
    Professional opportunities
    60
    out of 100
    Average60
    Startup Ecosystem
    Professional opportunities
    40
    out of 100
    Poor40
    Business Freedom
    Professional opportunities
    75
    out of 100
    Good75
    Work-Life Balance
    Average work hours per week
    40h

    Healthcare System

    Quality Index
    Healthcare excellence
    80
    Excellent
    Excellent80
    Cost Index
    Healthcare affordability
    60
    Moderate
    Poor60

    System Overview

    System Type
    Universal Healthcare
    Emergency Number
    112
    Hospital Density
    20
    per 100k people
    Life Expectancy
    Health Indicator
    82
    years
    Compared to global average (73 years)
    Excellent96
    Excellent longevity indicators

    Safety & Security

    Overall SafetyVery Safe
    Score: 85/100
    Crime Rate IndexVery Low
    Index: 15/100 (lower is better)
    Political Stability90/100
    Emergency
    112
    Disaster Risk
    Low

    Environment & Health

    HEALTHCARE
    80
    Health Index
    LIFESPAN
    82
    Years
    HOSPITALS
    20
    Per 100K

    Environmental Quality

    Air Quality
    Clean air quality
    30
    Fair
    Bad30
    Green Spaces
    Parks and nature access
    80
    Excellent
    Excellent80
    Noise Levels
    Peaceful environment
    70
    Good
    Good70
    Air Quality Index
    Moderate air quality
    70

    Transportation & Mobility

    MONTHLY
    $30
    Public Transport
    PER LITER
    $1.80
    Fuel Cost
    PER KM
    $1.50
    Taxi Rate

    Mobility Scores

    Public Transport
    Buses, trains, metro
    60
    Good
    Walkability
    Pedestrian friendly
    70
    Good
    Traffic Flow
    Commute efficiency
    70
    Good

    Nearby Airports

    Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC)

    Mobility & Transportation

    Public Transport
    Quality & coverage
    60
    Good
    Average60
    Walkability
    Pedestrian-friendly
    70
    Good
    Good70
    Traffic Congestion
    Low
    30 Index
    Bad30

    Transportation Costs

    Public Transport
    $30
    per month
    Fuel
    $1.8
    per liter
    Taxi
    $1.5
    per km

    Education & Family

    INTERNATIONAL
    5
    Schools
    MONTHLY
    $600
    Childcare

    Quality Scores

    Education Quality
    Schools and universities
    70
    Good
    Family Friendliness
    Child-friendly environment
    75
    Good

    Major Universities

    University of Madeira
    Higher education institution

    Lifestyle & Culture

    Overall Culture Score

    Arts, heritage & cultural richness

    Excellent
    85
    Excellent85
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    40
    Poor40
    Food Scene
    Restaurant quality & variety
    85
    Excellent85
    Entertainment
    Arts, events & activities
    70
    Good70
    Nightlife
    Bars, clubs & evening scene
    60
    Average60

    Language & Integration

    English Proficiency
    Moderate
    60
    Average60
    Language Barrier
    Moderate
    30
    Bad30

    Expat Community

    Community Size
    Medium
    Integration Score
    75
    Good75

    Digital Nomad Guide
    Nomad Friendly

    50 Mbps
    Internet Speed
    10
    Coworking Spaces
    Remote Work Infrastructure70/100
    Visa Process70/100
    Banking & Finance80/100
    Avg Salary
    $1,500
    Work Hours/Week
    40h
    Internet Cost
    $30/month
    Visa Info
    Schengen Visa for most nationalities
    Business Freedom75/100

    Expat Life & Integration

    Medium Community
    Expat Community Size
    Integration Ease75/100
    Language BarrierMinimal Barrier
    Score: 30/100 (lower is better)
    English Proficiency60/100
    Cultural Diversity40/100
    Official Languages
    Portuguese
    Tipping Culture
    Optional, 5-10%
    Weekend Culture
    Relaxed, often involves outdoor activities and enjoying local cuisine.

    Practical Information

    Time Zone
    WET (UTC+0)
    Languages
    Portuguese
    Emergency
    112
    Healthcare System
    Universal Healthcare

    Cultural Guidelines

    Tipping
    Optional, 5-10%
    Weekend Culture
    Relaxed, often involves outdoor activities and enjoying local cuisine.

    Best Time to Visit

    April
    May
    June
    September
    October
    Natural Disaster Risk
    Low

    Visa Requirements

    Schengen Visa for most nationalities

    Key Statistics

    0.1M
    Population
    70
    Cost Index
    50 Mbps
    Internet
    $0.7K
    1BR Rent
    60
    Transport
    $2K
    Avg Salary

    🍱 Eating Out

    🍱 Lunch Menu
    🥂 Dinner for 2
    🥪 Fast Food Meal
    🍻 Beer (0.5L)
    ☕ Cappuccino
    🥤 Coke (0.5L)

    🚌 Transportation

    🚌 Local Ticket
    🎟️ Monthly Pass
    🚕 Taxi (8km)
    ⛽ Gas (1L)

    🏠 Rent & Utilities

    🏙️ 1BR City Center
    🏡 1BR Outside
    🏙️ 3BR City Center
    🏡 3BR Outside
    🔌 Utilities (1 person)
    🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)

    🛒 Groceries

    🥛 Milk (1L)
    🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
    🍚 Rice (1kg)
    🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
    🧀 Cheese (1kg)
    🐔 Chicken (1kg)
    🥩 Beef (1kg)
    🍏 Apples (1kg)

    💼 Other Services

    🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
    🎫 Cinema Ticket
    👩‍⚕️ Doctor Visit
    💇 Haircut
    👖 Jeans
    👟 Sneakers
    👶 Daycare (Monthly)
    🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)

    📍 Location & Places

    Universities

    University of Madeira
    Nearby location

    Airports

    Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC)
    Nearby location

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