Cost Of Living In Portugal – Is It Still The Best Value For Expats?

Is Portugal still good value for expats? In this video we share our real January 2025 cost of living as a retired couple on Madeira Island and compare it with previous years to see how much things have actually changed.

We walk through our full monthly budget and a realistic rental scenario for a T1 in Funchal, including:

– What a typical rent would be now for an expat-friendly T1 in Old Town
– Our actual spending on groceries, dining out, utilities, transport, subscriptions and “other” in January 2025
– How our costs have shifted since 2022, 2023 and 2024 (including that big jump in grocery prices)
– The impact of owning vs renting, and why we still think Madeira can be great value for a “better second half of life”

If you’re asking yourself “Can I still afford to move to Portugal in 2025?”, this breakdown gives you real numbers you can plug into your own plan.

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