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Cost of Living in Madeira
Monthly Total
$1,881
$32,918
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,093
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$26
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/14/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,093
$19,128
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$157
$2,748
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$196
$3,430
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$120
$2,100
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$0
$0
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$226
$3,955
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$40
$700
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$50
$875
Monthly Total
$1,881
$32,918
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Living in Madeira
Moderate island pricing with free coworking at Digital Nomad Village. No Uber available (left April 2021), car rental recommended (~$45/day). Free coworking at Ponta do Sol Digital Nomad Village. Year-round pleasant climate reduces heating/cooling costs.
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