Which place is cheaper, Paris or Funchal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Funchal or Paris?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Paris? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Funchal or Paris?
Funchal
Funchal is the capital city of the autonomous region of Madeira on the island of Madeira. The city is located to the south between the cities of Santa Cruz and Camara de Lobos. It is actually named for the fennel plant which grows liberally on the island. The city was most significant as a shipping center between the 15th and 17th centuries. Today it has a population of over 100,000 people and is, arguably, one of the most picturesque cities in Portugal. It's appeal as a tourist destination has made it the leading Portuguese port for cruise line dockings.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €116Paris €265
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €116, while the average daily cost in Paris is €265. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Funchal and Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Paris €153
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Paris €306
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Paris
Looking for a hotel in Funchal or Paris? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Funchal Hotel Prices and Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Paris €21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal
Also for Funchal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Funchal, Madeira Cruise Port to Madeira Hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $188
- Funchal Airport(FNC) to Madeira Island - Arrival Private Transfer: $94
- Madeira Airport (FNC) to Madeira - Arrival Private Transfer: $94
- Private Transfer from Madeira North area resorts to Madeira Funchal airport: $90
- Madeira Airport (FNC) to Funchal Cruise Port - Round Trip Private Transfer: $79
- Private Transfer from Cristiano Ronaldo Airport to Funchal Hotels: $75
- Private Transfer from Funchal airport to Madeira south area: $73
- Madeira Airport Transfers Round Trip (FNC): $70
- Funchal Airport (FNC) to Funchal - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $64
- Minibus Transfer: Madeira Airport - Funchal: $52
- Funchal Airport Transfers: Experience Hassle-Free Travel: $45
- Madeira: PR 9 - Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer: $42
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro€6.40
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Train from Airport€9.00
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Metro tickets€6.80
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Train€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Paris : Transfer to/from Reims or Champagne region: $646
- Transfer from Paris to Airport: CDG, Orly, Beauvais: $300
- Private Transfer from Paris to CDG Airport: $299
- Private Transfer from Paris City to Le Havre: $299
- Private direct transfer from Paris to Brussels: $293
- Private Direct Transfer From Paris to Reims: $287
- Transfer by luxury Mercedes from PARIS AIRPORT to => PARIS with Cab-Bel-Air: $281
- Louvre Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Paris Hotel Transfers: $281
- Transfer Charles de Gaulle Airport CDG to Paris: $281
- Louvre Museum Audio Guide Tour with Hotel Private Transfers: $276
- Private one way transfer from Paris to Beauvais airport: $275
- Private transfer to Reims or Epernay : one way OR 8 hours tour : $269
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris and Funchal change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayFunchal €54Paris €72
Typical Food Prices in Funchal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Funchal:
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Coffee€1.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Funchal
For Funchal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Walking Food Tour Around Funchal: $33
- Madeiran Traditional Dinner: $95
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream€8.00
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Breakfast€7.00
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Breakfast for 2€30
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Dinner on River Cruise€86
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Dinner€57
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Cheese€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- #1 Montmartre Pastries & Chocolate Food Tour with 6+ Tastings: $60
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris : $66
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $68
- Paris Prestige Dinner Cruise from Eiffel Tower Area: $74
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $78
- Paris Food Tour: $82
- Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $84
- Paris Unlimited Brunch Cruise and Cooking Workshop: $94
- Private French Home Cooking Class in Paris with Local Chef Ioana: $99
- Champagne & Oysters Paris Food Tour: $102
- French Gourmet Cuisine: Dinner and Wine Pairing: $106
- Paris 3-Course Gourmet Dinner and Sightseeing Seine River Cruise : $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Funchal €15Paris €76
Tours and Activities in Funchal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Funchal.
- Low Cost Wheelchair Santana Half Day Tour : $179
- Wheelchair Full Day Tour Porto Moniz E Sao Vicente : $208
- Wheelchair Porto Moniz Handicap Tour: $179
- 25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6): $55
- 4x4 Full-Day Tour to Explore Portugal's Scents and Flavors: $69
- 4x4 Jeep Safari Porto Moniz - the "Farowest" tour - Full Day Small Groups : $77
- 8-Hour Luxury Cruise from Funchal to Ponta de São Lourenço: $2,173
- Achada do Teixeira to Pico Ruivo in Madeira (PR1.2) - Hiking Tour: $55
- Adventure Trikes Private Tour in Madeira : $173
- Agriculture Green Tour : $102
- Amazing East Tour : $36
- Amazing Sunset (Private tour): $262
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two€18
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Admission to Pantheon€5.00
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Catacombs (2)€23
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Area ,Opera, Jewellery,Fashion,Palais Royal walking tour : $74
- Audio-Guided Montparnasse Tower Tour with Priority Admission: $42
- Eiffel Tower with 2nd Floor Access & Trocadero Gardens Tour: $73
- Half Day Giverny Monet's Gardens Tour : $172
- Illumination Tour of Paris: $75
- Louvre Evening Escape: Avoid the Crowds - Exclusive Guided Tour : $167
- Musée d'Orsay Rebels Passion Colour. A Private Guided Tour: $143
- Notre-Dame Exterior & Sainte-Chapelle Medieval Paris Tour : $71
- Palace of Versailles Ticket and Guided Visit: $86
- Paris City Center Self-Guided Walking Tour : $12
- Paris Sightseeing Tour with Seine River Cruise from Disneyland®: $106
- Versailles Small Group Guided Tour with Local Guide: $84
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Paris €24
Sample the Local Flavors in Funchal
Also in Funchal, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Portuguese Wine Tasting with Sommelier: $40
- Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure: $62
- Bestselling Wine Tour, Tasting Experience & Skywalk 4x4 Adventure: $63
- Half-Day Wine Tour- Shared: $89
- Shore Excursion: Private Madeira Tour & Wine Tasting: $93
- Guided Toboggan Ride and Madeira Wine Tasting Tour: $107
- Tuk Tuk Wine Tour - Madeira Island: $112
- Weekends Madeira Wine Tasting São Vicente: $119
- Visiting local Vineyard With Wine Tasting & Lunch included: $208
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Paris International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $18
- Original Paris Pub Crawl : $24
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $36
- Paris Nation wine tasting: $47
- Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $56
- Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $59
- Paris New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $84
- The only Paris Wine Tasting experience you need to do - 2 hours : $94
- Paris Wine Tasting Session with Expert Sommelier: $106
- Paris Amateur Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting : $114
- Left Bank Gastronomy & Wine tour with a Culinary School : $114
- Walk & Wine Tour in the Latin Quarter: $118
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Funchal and Paris, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Funchal much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Funchal would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Funchal and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris than you might in Funchal.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Funchal Expensive? and Is Paris Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Paris?
Paris has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Funchal. When comparing the sizes of Funchal and Paris, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Funchal or Paris?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Funchal or Paris in the Summer?
Both Paris and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Paris this time of year.
In July, Funchal is generally around the same temperature as Paris. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 22°C (72°F), and Paris fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Paris. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Funchal. Funchal usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Paris during summer. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 241 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Funchal usually receives less rain than Paris. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Paris receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Paris 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Paris in the Autumn?
Both Paris and Funchal during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Paris for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Funchal is much warmer than Paris in the autumn. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 21°C (70°F) in October, and Paris fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In the autumn, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Paris. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 127 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Funchal. Funchal usually gets more rain in October than Paris. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Paris 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Paris in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Paris. Also, many visitors come to Paris in the winter for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Paris can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Funchal is much warmer than Paris. Typically, the winter temperatures in Funchal in January average around 16°C (61°F), and Paris averages at about 5°C (40°F).
Funchal usually receives more sunshine than Paris during winter. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 62 hours of full sun in the winter.
Funchal gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Funchal usually receives more rain than Paris. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Paris 5°C (40°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Paris in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Paris. Also, most visitors come to Paris for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Funchal is generally much warmer than Paris. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 17°C (63°F), and Paris fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the spring, Funchal often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Paris. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 172 hours of full sun.
Funchal usually gets more rain in April than Paris. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Paris receives 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Paris 11°C (52°F)
Typical Weather for Paris and Funchal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
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