Travel budget and cost of living the islands of Madeira how much does a trip cost?

Travel budget the islands of Madeira

Madeira: calculate your travel budget

Madeira: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday the islands of Madeira for 2 people.

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living the islands of Madeira in 2024

Cost of living: Madeira VS United States

On average, the cost of living the islands of Madeira in 2024 is 18% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living the islands of Madeira by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities the islands of Madeira compared to the national average.

Local prices the islands of Madeira by expense type

Madeira: Restaurant budget

Lunch

$ 7.5/person
($ 6.4 to $ 11)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 27/person
($ 27 to $ 49)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 7.6/person
($ 7.5 to $ 8.6)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.7 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 3.8)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 2/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 4.3)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.6/can
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Madeira: Hotel and accommodation budget

1-star hotel

$ 77/night
($ 77 to $ 787)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 141/night
($ 56 to $ 486)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 422/night
($ 73 to $ 1123)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 229

4-star hotel

$ 324/night
($ 78 to $ 1077)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 296/night
($ 137 to $ 720)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 482

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 322/month
($ 26 to $ 1266)

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97% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Room with kitchen

$ 574/month
($ 83 to $ 1321)

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139% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 241

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 269/month
($ 68 to $ 1204)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 212

Cottage or guest house

$ 213/month
($ 86 to $ 549)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 643/month
($ 140 to $ 1373)

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200% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Madeira: Supermarket food budget

Milk

$ 1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.6/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 4.5)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 7.5/kg
($ 6.4 to $ 11)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.3)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.2)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.4 to $ 2.1)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Madeira: Public and private transport budget

Bus ticket

$ 2.1/ticket
($ 2.1 to $ 2.4)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
( $ 1.3)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 1.8)

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83% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3
($ 2.7 to $ 3.2)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 43/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 74)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 55

Madeira: Leisure activity budget

Cinema

$ 7.8/ticket
($ 7.5 to $ 20)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 11/hr
( $ 11)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Madeira: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Cigarettes

$ 5.5/pack
($ 5.1 to $ 8)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 65
( $ 65)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 27
($ 22 to $ 33)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Funchal

$ 165
(fair price: $ 97)

Dublin → Funchal

$ 183
(fair price: $ 143)

Edinburgh → Funchal

$ 258
(fair price: $ 203)

Manchester → Funchal

$ 200
(fair price: $ 141)

New York City → Funchal

$ 694
(fair price: $ 590)

Montreal → Funchal

$ 795
(fair price: $ 703)

New York City → Lisbon

$ 746
(fair price: $ 622)

New York City → Porto

$ 747
(fair price: $ 591)

Montreal → Lisbon

$ 751
(fair price: $ 635)

Toronto → Lisbon

$ 717
(fair price: $ 598)

Los Angeles → Lisbon

$ 867
(fair price: $ 763)

Chicago → Lisbon

$ 766
(fair price: $ 652)

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