Travel budget in Madeira

Madeira: calculate your travel budget

Madeira: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Madeira for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 75 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 8.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1637* (1568 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 257 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 7.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 4985* (4774 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 287 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 6422* (6146 €)

* 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 in Madeira in 2025

Cost of living: Madeira VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Madeira in 2025 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:

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Local prices in Madeira by expense type

Madeira: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Madeira costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 11/person
($ 6.3 to $ 16)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 27/person
($ 19 to $ 48)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.4/person
($ 7.4 to $ 13)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 3.7)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 3.7)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.8/cup
($ 1 to $ 4.2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.6/can
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Madeira: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Madeira is 35% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 75/night
($ 75 to $ 769)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 166/night
($ 63 to $ 507)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 348/night
($ 81 to $ 1029)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 277/night
($ 81 to $ 904)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 309
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 298/night
($ 139 to $ 719)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 488
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 285/month
($ 42 to $ 939)

78% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 470/month
($ 91 to $ 1280)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 233/month
($ 73 to $ 985)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 224/month
($ 95 to $ 578)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 577/month
($ 143 to $ 1337)

194% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 197

Madeira: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Madeira costs 37% less than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.1/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 10)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 4.3)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.9/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 8.4)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.1)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.6)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.4 to $ 1.8)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Madeira: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Madeira is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.1/ticket
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 0.5 to $ 2.1)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.8)

86% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.7
($ 3.1 to $ 4.2)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 38/24hrs
($ 13 to $ 64)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Madeira: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Madeira costs 52% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.8/ticket
($ 7.3 to $ 11)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 7.8/hr
($ 5.2 to $ 11)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Madeira: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Madeira costs 16% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.2/pack
($ 5.2 to $ 6.3)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 63
($ 46 to $ 63)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 32
($ 21 to $ 32)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Dublin → Funchal
Dublin → Funchal
Dublin → Funchal
$ 237
(fair price: $ 202)
London → Funchal
London → Funchal
London → Funchal
$ 257
(fair price: $ 193)
Edinburgh → Funchal
Edinburgh → Funchal
Edinburgh → Funchal
$ 285
(fair price: $ 229)
Manchester → Funchal
Manchester → Funchal
Manchester → Funchal
$ 265
(fair price: $ 209)
Montreal → Funchal
Montreal → Funchal
Montreal → Funchal
$ 732
(fair price: $ 657)
New York City → Funchal
New York City → Funchal
New York City → Funchal
$ 688
(fair price: $ 597)
Montreal → Lisbon
Montreal → Lisbon
Montreal → Lisbon
$ 706
(fair price: $ 601)
New York City → Lisbon
New York City → Lisbon
New York City → Lisbon
$ 758
(fair price: $ 659)
Toronto → Lisbon
Toronto → Lisbon
Toronto → Lisbon
$ 664
(fair price: $ 570)
New York City → Porto
New York City → Porto
New York City → Porto
$ 802
(fair price: $ 654)
London → Porto
London → Porto
London → Porto
$ 143
(fair price: $ 120)
Montreal → Porto
Montreal → Porto
Montreal → Porto
$ 698
(fair price: $ 614)

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About the information on the cost of living in Madeira

The information about the cost of living in Madeira shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Madeira updated on 28-01-2025.

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