Cost of living
Madeira Islands compared to Beira Baixa
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Overview comparison
Madeira IslandsBeira Baixa
Consumer prices in Beira Baixa are roughly 32% higher than in Madeira Islands.
Cost of living
| Item | Madeira Islands | Beira Baixa |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,421 | 1,943 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,019 | 4,589 |
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| Without rent one person | 601 | 501 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,027 | 1,951 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 838.59 | 1,310.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,077.56 | 2,008.21 |
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| Food person | 434 | 437 |
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| Food family | 1,250 | 1,179 |
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| Transport person | 55.33 | 60.33 |
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| Transport family | 213.29 | 132.34 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.76 years | 71.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Madeira Islands | Beira Baixa |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.64 | 13.24 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 48.67 | 53.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.88 | 11.93 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.82 | 2.81 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.45 | 2.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.69 | 1.82 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Madeira Islands | Beira Baixa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 819.89 | 1,285.35 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 677.09 | 952.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,184.08 | 2,545.09 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 872.17 | 1,615.23 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.47 | 73.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 94.61 | 129.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.67 | 35.33 |
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Transportation
| Item | Madeira Islands | Beira Baixa |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.92 | 5.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,758 | 4,685 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,193 | 2,960 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 | 2.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 26.22% | 40% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.68 | 11.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.41 | 1.87 |
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Groceries
| Item | Madeira Islands | Beira Baixa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 0.98 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.54 | 1.3 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.65 | 3.78 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.02 | 9.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.54 | 8.84 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.42 | 11.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.49 | 1.13 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Madeira Islands | Beira Baixa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.32 | 37.77 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.02 | 8.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 75.2 | 70.53 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.55 | 14.69 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.67 | 84.53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 91.95 | 68.42 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 272.46 | 656.61 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,825 | 12,885 |
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