FAQ: What Is It Like Living In Madeira?

Is it good to live in Madeira?

Quality of Life – Madeira’s capital, Funchal, is the city with the best quality of life, and where you can enjoy a cosmopolitan and yet calm island life. The Portuguese consumer association has ranked Funchal as the second-best city to live in Portugal.

Where should I live in Madeira?

Here are our top areas to live in Madeira.

• São Martinho. One of the most popular tourist destinations on the island, São Martinho manages to be at once quiet and in possession of a buzzing social calendar.
• Ponta do Sol. The ‘bridge of the sun’ is the number one choice for nature lovers.
• Calheta.
• Funchal.

Is Madeira cheap to live?

The cost of living in Madeira is considerably lower than in the rest of Europe, but it obviously depends much on your lifestyle. Most goods are cheaper than in other EU countries, including the price of real estate, rent, food, drinks and entertainment.

Is Madeira a poor country?

Madeira is home for one of the poorest regions in all Europe. Madeira as a Gross domestic product per capita of 103% of the European average. It is s reported to be the second richest region of Portugal, right after the Portugese capital, and yet manages to have such poverty.

Is Madeira Island Expensive?

Madeira isn’t expensive at all, you can find low cost accommodations and also low cost places to eat all around the island (avoid touristic areas in Funchal, there are more expensive).

Is English widely spoken in Madeira?

Language in Madeira European Portuguese is spoken throughout Madeira, but English is also widely spoken.

Is Madeira expensive to eat out?

In Madeira, you will find something for every budget. In most restaurants, prices range between 10 and 20 EUR per dish/ per person, excluding drinks. In addition to expensive and moderate restaurants in hotels and touristic places, you will also find smaller and cheaper restaurants and bars, where locals eat.

Is Madeira cheaper than Portugal?

3. Re: Is Madeira expensive? Continental Portuguese find prices in Madeira similar to theirs and some things are even cheaper. It’s a good place for a budget holiday, if you avoid luxury hotels and fancy restaurants.

Is it easy to move to Madeira?

Madeira is a land of marvellous landscapes and living there has never been easier. For those who are looking for a different lifestyle than the mainland has to offer, Madeira can be appealing, but you need to keep several factors in mind.

Can I retire to Madeira?

A Newly Found Freedom in the Sun Retiring in stunningly beautiful Madeira is reasonable, so you needn’t deplete your retirement account to get by. With average temperatures in the 21ºC, there will be no expensive heating or fuel bills to pay, and you certainly won’t need to buy another winter coat.

How cold does it get in Madeira?

On the coast, daytime temperatures hover around 20/21 degrees Celsius (68/70 °F) from December to April, and reach 25/26 °C (77/79 °F) from July to October. It rarely gets cold, however, from January to March there can be cool days, with highs around 15 °C (59 °F).

Can I buy a house in Madeira?

Buying property in Madeira is permissible to all nationalities. European nationals can buy here without any need for a residence permit, as long as they spend less than 183 days per year on the island. For further specific information, please contact the Portuguese consulate in your country of residence.

Can foreigners buy property in Madeira?

Yes buying property in Madeira is allowed to foreigners, anyone with a clean criminal record and from any nationality. If you are a European national, you can live permanently and obtain residency status of the island of Madeira without any authorisation being granted.

Can I move to Madeira from UK?

Retiring to Madeira from the UK The easiest way is through the Portugal Golden Visa programme. As a route to residency, this is particularly appealing to those looking to relocate permanently as you would most likely already be looking to purchase property here. Another option is D7 visa.