Madeira vs Alicante

Cost of living comparison for expats considering Madeira or Alicante, Mexico.

Based on a typical expat lifestyle

Madeira is 12% cheaper than Alicante

Monthly savings

$245

Portugal

Madeira

$1,881

$32,918

Cheaper option

Spain

Alicante

$2,126

$37,205

Category Breakdown

Category
Madeira
Alicante
Difference

Housing (Rent)

$1,093
$1,147
+5%

Utilities

$157
$140
-11%

Groceries

$196
$182
-7%

Dining Out

$120
$120

Transportation

$0
$210

Lifestyle & Entertainment

$226
$237
+5%

Healthcare

$40
$50
+25%

Phone & Subscriptions

$50
$41
-18%
Monthly Total
$1,881
$2,126
13%

Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment, basic health insurance.

City Insights

Alicante

El Centro, Playa San Juan, and Cabo de las Huertas popular neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,400-1,600, Comfortable single $1,800-2,100, Couple $2,500-3,000.

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