Cost of Living in Funchal, Portugal

Last updated on Jun 05, 2023

Summary: What is the cost of living in Funchal, Portugal? Expats, digital nomads and retirees living in Funchal talk about the general living costs, the cost of housing and health insurance.

Is the cost of living in Funchal high?

We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Funchal, they wrote:

"The cost of living in Funchal is generally considered to be affordable, with reasonable prices for housing, utilities, and transportation. Groceries and dining out are also relatively inexpensive, while healthcare and education costs are moderate. Overall, Funchal offers a good quality of life for its residents at a lower cost compared to many other European cities," said one person in Funchal.

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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.