Cost of living
Azores compared to Madeira Islands
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Overview comparison
AzoresMadeira Islands
Consumer prices in Madeira Islands are roughly 10% higher than in Azores.
Cost of living
| Item | Azores | Madeira Islands |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,427 | 1,421 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,410 | 3,019 |
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| Without rent one person | 588 | 601 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,648 | 2,027 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 799.98 | 838.59 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,297.23 | 1,077.56 |
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| Food person | 412 | 434 |
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| Food family | 880 | 1,250 |
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| Transport person | 58.08 | 55.33 |
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| Transport family | 218.33 | 213.29 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.21 years | 70.76 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Azores | Madeira Islands |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.36 | 13.64 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 46.68 | 48.67 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.2 | 9.88 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.06 | 2.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.36 | 2.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.68 | 1.69 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Azores | Madeira Islands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 636.89 | 819.89 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 557.96 | 677.09 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,535.89 | 1,184.08 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 907.63 | 872.17 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.71 | 59.47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 96.01 | 94.61 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 34.62 | 32.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Azores | Madeira Islands |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.02 | 3.92 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,301 | 2,758 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,103 | 2,193 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.46 | 1.91 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 34.77% | 26.22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.32 | 17.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.67 | 1.41 |
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Groceries
| Item | Azores | Madeira Islands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 1.09 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.48 | 1.54 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.74 | 3.65 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.58 | 11.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6 | 6.54 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.59 | 8.42 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.36 | 1.49 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Azores | Madeira Islands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.76 | 44.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.97 | 7.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 79.2 | 75.2 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.31 | 11.55 |
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| Brand Jeans | 72.27 | 60.67 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 81.3 | 91.95 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 323.7 | 272.46 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,771 | 8,825 |
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