Overview
Is Portugal an expensive country to visit? We’ve listed average prices of hotels, food, tours and groceries in Madeira to give you an idea of what a daily travel cost might be.
Capital
Lisbon
Currency
Euro (EUR, €)
Population
10 276 617 (2018)
GDP
$243 billion
GDP PER CAPITA, PPP
$34,935
Language
Portuguese
Big Mac Index
4.58 (Euro area, 2024)
Inflation Index
+0.8%
Country Facts
Is Portugal safe?
Country ranks #3 out of 163 according to Global Peace Index 2024 produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)
Overall best countries in the world index
#24 in Best Countries Overall 2020; #25 out of 80 in 2019 by USnews&world report
Is tap water in Portugal safe to drink?
Yes, according to ERSAR – the Water and Waste Services
Madeira
/məˈdɪərə/ mə-DEER-ə, also US: /-ˈdɛər-/ -DAIR-, Portuguese: [mɐˈðejɾɐ, -ˈðɐj-]
Capital | Funchal |
Population | 289 000 |
Time zone | UTC (WET); Summer (DST) UTC+1 (WEST) |
Currency | Euro (EUR, €) |
Airports |
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Calling code | +351 |
Flights
Flights to Madeira
Book your flights to Funchal airport from only €25 for a round trip.
Priority Pass Lounge in Funchal Airport, Madeira Portugal
Priority Pass is a membership that gives a complimentary access to airport lounges.
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Many Priority Pass lounges also have showers and sleeping facilities.
Flight Delays & Cancellations
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Hotels
Hotel Prices in Madeira
How much do hotels cost in Madeira? You can book a luxury hotel room for 102 euro per night.
Three-star hotels ***
US$50 - 89 | €45 - 80
Four-star hotels ****
US$63 - 144 | €57 - 130
Five-star hotels *****
US$113 - 238 | €102 - 215
Hotel prices above are based on average rates for a Standard Room for 2 guests. After collecting the data from the top online travel agencies we have calculated the average cost of the room that varies depending on the season or major local events. Also, the rates may vary significantly depending on how far in advance you book and deals. Rates are often based on location and amenities, so the hotel prices we’ve listed are all well-rated hotels in the popular tourist areas of each city.
Madeira City Tax
There is no tourist tax in Portugal at the moment.
Best Hotels to Stay in Madeira
See our top picks for best hotels to stay in Madeira and choose the best hotel deal for your stay.
Things to Do
Things To Do in Madeira
Is Madeira worth visiting? Here is our list of what to see and do in Madeira for any budget.
Porto Moniz Pools
Prices:
- Adult (age 16+) US$1.7 | €1.5
- Child (age 0-15) Free
Monte Palace Madeira
Prices:
- Adult (age 15+) US$13.8 | €12.5
- Child (0-14) Free
Madeira Botanical Garden
Prices:
- Adult (age 12+) US$6.6 | €6
- Child (age 7-11) US$2.2 | €2
- Infant (age 0-6) Free
Blandy’s Wine Lodge
Prices:
- Premium Tour with tasting – Adult US$10.5 | €9.5
- Vintage Tour with tasting – Adult US$21.9 | €19.8
CR7 Museum
Prices:
- Adult (age 10+) US$5.5 | €5
Santa Maria de Colombo Boat Trip
(a replica of Christopher Columbus’s flag ship)
Prices:
- Adult (age 12+) US$39 | €35
- Child (age 4-11) US$19.4 | €17.5
Porto Santo boat, transfers and tour – full day
Prices:
- Adult from US$92 | €83.5
- Child (age 4-11) US$19.4 | €17.5
Food and Wine Walking Tour in Funchal – 3 hours
Prices:
- Adult (age 18-90) US$66 | €60
Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching – 3 hours
Prices:
- Adult (age 11-99) from US$27.7 | €25
- Child (age 0-10) from US$13.3 | €12
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Free Attractions
Here is our list of the best free attractions in Madeira.
- Parque de Santa Catarina
- Mercado dos Lavradores
- Cabo Girao Cliffs Glass Skywalk (the highest cliff in Europe – 580 m/1740 f)
- Levada walks
- Pico do Arieiro
- Funchal Old Town
- Ponta de Sao Lourenco
- Porto Moniz Natural Lava Pools
- Cristo Rei Statue
- Parque Tematico da Madeira in Santana
Events in Madeira in 2024
Here is a list of some of the most interesting events of 2024 in Madeira.
Events 2024
February 19 – March 01: Madeira Carnival Festivities
February 22: Great Allegoric Carnival Parade
February 25: Slapstick Parade
April 30 – May 24: Madeira Flower Festival
May 3: Great Allegoric Flower Parade
June 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th: Atlantic Festival, Pyromusical shows
August 30 – September 13: Madeira Wine Festival
September 17-19: Columbus Festival – Porto Santo Island
October 6-11: Madeira Nature Festival
December 01, 2024 – January 10, 2025: Christmas and New Year’s Eve Festivities
December 31, 2024: New Year’s Eve Firework Display
Transportation
Madeira Transportation Prices
Here’s how to get around Madeira with taxis, buses and a cable car and how much it costs.
Taxi
- per hour US$16.6 - 22.1 | €15 - 20
- per day from US$133 | €120
Airport to Funchal: US$27.7 - 31 | €25 - 28
Bus / Cable Car / Toboggan Ride
There are three bus companies operating in Madeira: Horários do Funchal, Rodoeste and SAM (Sociedade de automóveis da Madeira)
Horarios do Funchal
(GIRO ticket card)
Within Funchal:
- Single ticket Adult US$2.2 | €1.95
- Single ticket Child US$1.5 | €1.35
- 1-day ticket US$5 | €4.5
- 3-day ticket US$12.7 | €11.50
- 5-day ticket US$18.3 | €16.50
- 7-day ticket US$23.8 | €21.50
Linha Eco, lane 05A, is a regular public transport service that serves the Old Town to Lido, Largo da Paz and via Terminal do Porto do Funchal (Pontinha).
This service is performed by mini electric buses, prepared for people with reduced mobility, with a space for a wheelchair. Horarios do Funchal tickets are accepted.
Whole Island:
- 24-hour ticket Adult US$13.8 | €12.50
- 24-hour ticket Child US$9.4 | €8.50
Rodoeste
(western part of Madeira)
Prices: US$1.4 - 6.6 | €1.30 - 6
SAM
(eastern part of Madeira)
Prices: US$1.4 - 4.4 | €1.30 - 4
Funchal – Machico Round Trip US$6.8 | €6.1
Aerobus:
- Adult one-way ticket US$5.5 | €5
- Adult round trip ticket US$8.9 | €8
- Child (age 6-11) US$2.8 | €2.5
Cable Car
The Funchal Cable Car (Portuguese: Teleférico do Funchal), or Madeira Cable Car
- One Way US$11.1 | €10
- Round Trip US$16.6 | €15
Toboggan Ride Price
Toboggan Sled Ride from Monte to Livramento
- One person US$27.7 | €25
- Two people US$33 | €30
- Three people US$44 | €40
- Children (age 0-5) Free
Car Rental
Madeira airport. September 2024. Midsize car.
- 1 day US$51 - 100 | €46 - 90
- 1 week US$166 - 346 | €150 - 312
Funchal City Center. September 2024. Midsize car.
- 1 day US$50 | €45
- 1 week (per day) US$39 | €35
Madeira Gasoline prices (per liter):
- Diesel/Gazoil US$1.4 | €1.285
- Diesel/Gazoil (ultimate) US$1.5 - 1.6 | €1.348 - 1.4
- 95 petrol (regular) US$1.6 | €1.476
- 98 petrol (unleaded) US$1.8 | €1.6
City Bikes
Bike rental prices
- 2 hours US$6.6 | €6
- per day US$16.6 | €15
Electric Bike rental rates
- 2 hours US$10 | €9
- per day US$24.4 | €22
Porto Santo Line
Ferry between Funchal and Porto Santo. Round trip.
High Season (April to September)
- Adult ticket US$66 | €59.44
- Child (age 5-11) US$33 | €29.72
- Child (age 0-4) (ticket required) Free
Low Season
- Adult ticket US$54 | €48.6
- Child (age 5-11) US$26.9 | €24.3
- Child (age 0-4) (ticket required) Free
Restaurants
Madeira restaurant and café prices
Find out how much a meal costs in Madeira. A tourist menu for 7.50 euro? Or a Michelin-starred restaurant tasting menu for 130 euro?
Fine Dining
Ristorante Villa Cipriani
Price Range: US$8.9 - 45 | €8 - 41
Il Gallo d’Oro. Michelin-starred.
Price range: US$15 - 77 | €13.5 - 70
Tasting Menu: US$144 | €130
Armazem do Sal
Price range: US$13.3 - 27.7 | €12 - 25
Tasting Menu: US$39 - 58 | €35 - 52
Mid-range Restaurant and Café Prices
Lunch Menu / Tourist Menu | US$8.3 - 10.5 | €7.50 - 9.5 |
Soup | US$3.2 - 6.6 | €2.9 - 6 |
Salad | US$4.4 - 10.5 | €4 - 9.5 |
Espada with Banana | US$8.9 - 16.6 | €8 - 15 |
Espetada – Beef on a skewer | US$13.3 - 21 | €12 - 19 |
Filet Steak on Stone | US$15.5 - 27.7 | €14 - 25 |
Lapas (Grilled Limpets) from | US$6.6 | €6 |
Pizza | US$6.1 - 13.8 | €5.50 - 12.5 |
3-course dinner with wine (per person) from | US$39 | €35 |
Slice of cake from | US$2.8 | €2.50 |
Sushi from | US$11.1 | €10 |
Burger | US$3.9 - 8.9 | €3.50 - 8 |
Cup of coffee from | US$0.8 | €0.70 |
Cappuccino | US$1.5 - 2.9 | €1.35 - 2.6 |
Pastry (pastel de nata) and coffee | US$1.8 | €1.60 |
Poncha | US$2.8 - 4.4 | €2.50 - 4 |
Glass of wine from | US$2.8 | €2.50 |
Aperol Spritz from | US$3.9 | €3.50 |
Beer 50cl from | US$3.1 | €2.80 |
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Cheap eats
Pingo Doce cafe buffet. Food by weight.
- Lunch (12 – 17) per kg US$12.2 | €10.99
- Dinner (17- 23) per kg US$10 | €8.99
- Wine from per glass US$1 | €0.9
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Fast Food Prices
Madeira McDonald’s Prices
- Espresso US$0.6 | €0.5
- Cappuccino (normal) US$0.9 | €0.85
- French fries (normal) US$2.2 | €2
- Coca Cola (normal) US$2.2 | €2
- McFlurry US$2.4 | €2.15
- Hamburger US$1.1 | €1
- Cheeseburger US$1.4 | €1.30
- Salad US$2.2 - 5.5 | €2 - 5
- Big Mac US$3.8 | €3.45
- Coral Beer US$2.3 | €2.1
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Street food
- Hot dog US$3.3 - 4.4 | €3 - 4
- Toast from US$1.9 | €1.7
- Sandwiches US$3.3 - 5.5 | €3 - 5
- Ice cream 1 scoop US$1.7 | €1.5
- Ice cream 2 scoops US$2.8 | €2.5
- Ice cream 3 scoops US$3.9 | €3.5
Food & Drinks
Food & Drink Prices
Wondering how much groceries cost in Portugal? We have collected prices directly from the main Madeira supermarkets.
Local foods: What to try & Prices
- Bolo mel cana (Honey cake) from US$3 | €2.7
- Bolo do Caco (Garlic bread) from US$2 | €1.8
- Espada (Black scabbardfish) from US$7.8 | €7
- Lapas (Limpets) from US$6.6 | €6
- Espetada (meat on skewers) US$10 - 14.4 | €9 - 13
- Monstera deliciosa fruit per kg from US$21 | €19
- Poncha (rum, lemon juice and honey) from US$2.8 | €2.5
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Supermarket & grocery store prices
The main grocery stores chains are Pingo Doce, Continente, SPAR.
Bakery | |
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Wheat Bread 500g | US$0.9 | €0.79 |
White Sandwich Bread 700g | US$2.2 | €1.99 |
Baguette 200g | US$0.4 | €0.39 |
Pastel de nata Custard Tart | US$0.5 - 0.7 | €0.49 - 0.7 |
Sandwich | US$2.2 | €1.99 |
Meat | |
Beef 1kg | US$7.7 - 13.3 | €6.99 - 12 |
Veal 1 kg | US$10 | €8.99 |
Minced beef meat 1kg | US$7.1 | €6.37 |
Lamb chops 1 kg | US$12.2 | €10.99 |
Rabbit 1 kg | US$5.5 | €4.99 |
Pork Fillet 1 kg | US$4.4 | €3.99 |
Jamon Serrano 150g | US$2.9 | €2.59 |
Chicken breast fillets 1 kg | US$6.6 | €5.99 |
Whole chicken 1 kg | US$2.5 | €2.28 |
Fish | |
Dourada / Bream fish 1kg | US$6 - 7.1 | €5.45 - 6.5 |
Fresh whole trout 1 kg | US$5.5 | €4.99 |
Fresh salmon steak 1kg | US$11.1 | €9.99 |
Calamares 1 kg | US$6.6 | €5.99 |
Espada Black scabbardfish 1 kg | US$6.6 | €5.99 |
Octopus 1 kg | US$14.4 | €12.99 |
Bacalhau/dried and salted cod fish 1kg | US$7.7 - 15.5 | €6.99 - 14 |
Mussels 1kg | US$2.2 | €1.99 |
Pasta & Rice | |
Barilla Spaghetti 1 kg | US$1.6 | €1.48 |
Rice Basmati 1kg | US$2 | €1.79 |
Fruits | |
Pineapple 1 kg | US$1.5 | €1.39 |
Mango 1 kg | US$4.8 | €4.29 |
Apples 1kg | US$2 | €1.79 |
Strawberry 500g | US$4.4 | €3.99 |
Banana 1kg | US$1.1 | €0.99 |
Papaya 1 kg | US$4.4 | €3.95 |
Maracuya Passion fruit | US$11.1 | €9.99 |
Annona fruit/Sugar Apple/Cherimoya 1 kg | US$4.4 | €3.99 |
Vegetables | |
Zucchini 1 kg | US$2.2 | €1.99 |
Tomatoes 1 kg | US$2 | €1.79 |
Carrots 1 kg | US$0.8 | €0.69 |
Cucumber 1 kg | US$1.7 | €1.49 |
Chopped salad mix 150g | US$2.2 | €1.99 |
Potato 1 kg | US$0.7 | €0.66 |
Broccoli 1kg | US$2.2 | €1.99 |
Iceberg lettuce 1 kg | US$2.2 | €1.99 |
Eggs | |
Free-range eggs 12 pieces | US$2.4 | €2.2 |
Dairy | |
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Milk 1l | US$0.9 | €0.79 |
Soy milk 1l | US$2 | €1.79 |
Butter 250gr | US$1.9 | €1.69 |
ACTIVIA Yogurt 4x120g | US$2.2 | €1.99 |
Cheese | |
President Camambert 250g | US$3.6 | €3.29 |
Local Madeiran cheese 1 kg | US$12.2 - 14.4 | €11.0 - 13 |
Flamengo cheese (Edam – style) 1 kg | US$8.9 | €8 |
Mozzarella 125g | US$0.8 | €0.75 |
Goat cheese 170g | US$2.2 | €1.99 |
Other | |
Almonds 150g | US$3.3 | €2.99 |
Oreo Cookies 180g | US$2.2 | €1.99 |
Olive oil 1l | US$8.8 | €7.99 |
Sugar 1kg | US$0.8 | €0.69 |
Sweets | |
Mango Jam 250g | US$3.5 | €3.14 |
St Dalgour Strawberry Jam 284g | US$3.9 | €3.49 |
Passion Fruit Maracuya Jam 220g | US$4.4 | €3.99 |
Mel de Cana Molasses 250g | US$3.3 | €2.99 |
Rosemary Honey 250g | US$3.3 | €2.99 |
Nutella 400g | US$4.1 | €3.69 |
LINDT – EXCELLENCE Chocolate 70% cacao 100g | US$3.2 | €2.89 |
Milka Milk Chocolate 100g | US$1.7 | €1.49 |
Cereals | |
Nestle Fitness Cereals 375g | US$3.8 | €3.39 |
Nesquik 375g Nestle | US$3 | €2.69 |
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies 350g | US$4.1 | €3.69 |
Chips | |
Lays Original Chips 90g | US$1.1 | €0.99 |
Pizza | |
DR OETKER – RISTORANTE Pizza Mozzarella, frozen 335g | US$4.4 | €3.99 |
Ice Cream | |
HÄAGEN-DAZS Salted Caramel Ice Cream 460ml | US$7.5 | €6.79 |
MAGNUM Mini Almond 6 pcs x55ml | US$5.5 | €4.99 |
BEN & JERRY’S Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream 458ml | US$7.2 | €6.49 |
Drinks | |
Bottled water 1.5l | US$0.6 | €0.57 |
Mineral water 1.25l | US$0.9 | €0.8 |
COCA COLA1.75l | US$2.3 | €2.09 |
Coca Cola Zero 1.75l | US$1.9 | €1.69 |
Fanta 1.5l | US$1.7 | €1.49 |
Orange juice 100% 1l | US$1.7 | €1.49 |
Nescafe Gold Instant coffee 100g | US$5.2 | €4.74 |
Lipton Green tea 20 bags | US$2.4 | €2.19 |
Twinggs English Breakfast 25 tea bags | US$3.3 | €2.99 |
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Baby | |
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Chicco 3 42 nappies | US$19.9 | €17.99 |
Dodot Diapers Size 5 120 nappies | US$30 | €27.05 |
Nestle NAN Optipro Stage 3 Formula 800g | US$11.6 | €10.49 |
Pet | |
Whiskas Cat dry food 1.75kg | US$7.1 | €6.39 |
Whiskas Cat Wet Food 12 x 100g | US$7 | €6.29 |
PEDIGREE Dog Dry Food 3kg | US$11.1 | €9.99 |
Purina One Dog Wet Food 4 x 100g | US$2.9 | €2.59 |
Household and Hygiene | |
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A+ Laundry Liquid Detergent 56 washes | US$19.4 | €17.49 |
Toilet Paper 12 Rolls | US$3.3 | €2.99 |
Tampax tampons 20 pack | US$3.8 | €3.45 |
Sanitary towels 16 pack | US$2.5 | €2.29 |
Panty liners 20 pack | US$2.1 | €1.89 |
Cigarettes | |
Winfield Original Red Cigarettes 25 Pack | US$4.9 | €4.4 |
JPS Superkings Rich Blue Cigarettes 20 Pack | US$4.8 | €4.3 |
Pall Mall Blue Cigarettes 20 Pack | US$4.8 | €4.3 |
Spirits | |
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Absolut Vodka 40% 70cl | US$18.8 | €16.99 |
APÉROL 15% 70cl | US$17.7 | €15.99 |
BALLANTINE’S Blended Scotch Whisky 40% 70cl | US$15.5 | €13.99 |
CHIVAS REGAL Blended Scotch Whisky 12 yo 40 % 70cl | US$33 | €29.49 |
BAILEY’S The Original 70cl | US$16.9 | €15.29 |
Ricard Pastis 70cl | US$17.2 | €15.49 |
JOHNNIE WALKER Red Label Whiskey 70cl | US$17.7 | €15.99 |
Jack Daniels Tennessee Blended Whisky 40 % 70cl | US$25.5 | €22.99 |
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE London Dry gin 70cl | US$24.4 | €21.99 |
Bacardi Carta Blanca rum 70cl | US$17.7 | €15.99 |
Cinzano Bianco Vermouth 75cl | US$9.4 | €8.49 |
Jagermeister 70cl | US$18.3 | €16.49 |
Constantino Brandy 70cl | US$10.5 | €9.49 |
Courvoisier Napoleon Cognac 70cl | US$33 | €29.99 |
Madeira Wine 75cl | US$5.5 | €4.99 |
Madeira Wine 10 years old 75cl | US$21 | €18.99 |
Henriques & Henriques Malvasia 20 | US$58 | €51.99 |
Henriques & Henriques Madeira 5 75cl | US$9.6 | €8.69 |
Blandy’s 5 Sercial 75cl | US$14.4 | €12.99 |
Blandy’s 10 Sercial 75cl | US$26 | €23.49 |
Miles Seco Madeira Dry 75cl | US$6.2 | €5.59 |
Justino’s Madeira Wine 75cl | US$6.9 - 22.1 | €6.19 - 20 |
Leacock’s Verdelho Medium Dry Madeira 75cl | US$10.4 | €9.39 |
Branca Local Rum 1l | US$12.5 | €11.29 |
Poncha 1l | US$10.4 | €9.39 |
Vinho Verde Green Wine 75cl | US$2 - 7.2 | €1.79 - 6.5 |
Red wine | |
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Red wine | US$1.9 - 22.1 | €1.69 - 20 |
White wine | |
White wine | US$1.3 - 18.8 | €1.19 - 17 |
Port wine | |
Offley Tawny Porto 75cl | US$5.5 | €05:58:00 |
Rose wine | |
Lancers Rose 75cl | US$4.1 | €3.69 |
Periquita Rose 75cl | US$5.2 | €4.69 |
Mateus 75cl | US$4.4 | €3.99 |
Champagne | |
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Non Vintage Champagne 75cl | US$46 | €41.95 |
VEUVE CLICQUOT Champagne brut 75 cl | US$55 | €49.9 |
Dom Perignon Champagne 75cl | US$210 | €189.9 |
Sparkling wine | |
Freixenet Brut Negro 75cl | US$8.8 | €7.99 |
Gancia Asti 75cl | US$8.8 | €7.99 |
Meio Seco Contri 75cl | US$2.2 | €1.99 |
Beer & Cider | |
Super Bock 33cl | US$1.3 | €1.19 |
Carlsberg 5% 33cl | US$1.4 | €1.29 |
Coral 33cl | US$1.4 | €1.24 |
Bandida do Pomar 50cl | US$1.7 | €1.49 |
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Shopping
Shopping & Services in Madeira
What should you buy in Portugal? What to bring back from Madeira? Browse through our galleries to find out.
Souvenir prices
- Fridge magnet from US$1.7 | €1.50
- Postcards from US$0.1 | €0.10
- Cork bags and backpacks from US$39 | €35
- Cork coin purse US$1 - 1.4 | €0.9 - 1.3
- Cork slippers US$22.1 | €20
- Strelitzia Bird Of Paradise Flower bulb US$5.5 | €5
- Carapuça, or pigtail cap, traditional Madeiran cap from US$9.9 | €8.90
- Wool hats from US$5.5 | €5
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How much does it cost to send a postcard from Portugal abroad?
All over the world
Maximum weight: 20g
- Normal US$1 | €0.86
- Avia US$1 | €0.91
Beaches in Madeira
Lido Bathing Complex
- Adult US$5.8 | €5.20
- Child (age 11-17) US$2.1 | €1.90
Porto Moniz Lava Pools
- Adult US$1.7 | €1.5
- Child (age 0-15) Free
Free sand beaches
- Machico
- Calheta
How much is iPhone in Madeira, Portugal?
- iPhone 11 from US$918 | €829
- iPhone 11 Pro from US$1306 | €1179
- iPhone 11 Pro Max from US$1416 | €1279
- iPad Pro US$1250 | €1129
Tobacco Prices
A pack of 20 cigarettes (Camel, Heets, L&M, Chesterfield) US$4.8 - 5.3 | €4.30 - 4.8
Hair & Beauty Service Prices in Madeira
- Women (wash, cut, and blow-dry) from US$27.7 | €25
- Men haircut US$13.3 - 18.8 | €12 - 17
- 60-minute full-body massage US$44 - 78 | €40 - 70
- Manicure from US$22.1 | €20
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