Which place is cheaper, Gothenburg or Funchal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Funchal or Gothenburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Gothenburg? 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 Gothenburg?
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.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Sweden, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €93Gothenburg €91
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €93, while the average daily cost in Gothenburg is €91. 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 Gothenburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Gothenburg €37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Gothenburg €74
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Gothenburg
Looking for a hotel in Funchal or Gothenburg? 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 Gothenburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Gothenburg €17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal
Also for Funchal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer and Hiking PR8 Sao Lourenço : $44
- Transfer Madeira Airport - Funchal: $35
- Sunrise Transfer to Hike Pico Areeiro to Pico Ruivo: $71
- Private Transfer from Madeira Airport(FNC) to Madeira Cruise Port: $26
- Private Transfer from Funchal airport to Madeira south area: $59
- Private Transfer from Funchal Airport to Madeira Island: $123
- Private Transfer from Cristiano Ronaldo Airport to Funchal Hotels: $69
- Private One way Transfer Madeira Airport to or from Funchal: $22
- Premium Transfer Madeira Airport - Funchal: $44
- PR18 Levada do Rei Private transfer: $71
- Minibus Transfer: Funchal - Madeira Airport: $38
- Madeira airport transfer for up to 8 people: $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg To Stockholm: $505
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Ostersund (OSD) airport to central Ostersund: $174
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Central Ostersund to Ostersund Airport: $174
- Departure Private Transfers from Gothenburg City to Gothenburg Airport GOT: $153
- Umea Private Transfer from Umea (UME) Airport to City centre: $145
- Umea Private Transfer from Umea city centre to Umea airport: $145
- Departure Private Transfers from Gothenburg City to Gothenburg Airport GOT: $120
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg To Alingsås: $119
- Are Resort to Trondheim Vaernes Airport(TRD) - Departure Transfer: $114
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $110
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $102
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Gothenburg?
Prices for flights to both Gothenburg 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 €31Gothenburg €36
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: $31
- Madeira Nights Tour - Dinner and Show: $41
- Sunset Tour to Pico do Arieiro with Dinner and Drinks included: $76
- Gourmet Wine & Food Tour: $112
- Gourmet Wine & Food Tour: $112
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Funchal €15Gothenburg €14
Tours and Activities in Funchal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Funchal.
- Low Cost Wheelchair Handicap Half Day Tour, Fully Accessible Tour : $76
- “Le tour de Churchill” - From Funchal to Câmara de Lobos: $58
- Magnificent East Tour: $33
- 4 Hours Adventure Jeep Tour in Central Madeira Portugal: $47
- 4x4 Jeep Safari Porto Moniz - the "Farowest" tour - Full Day Small Groups : $71
- Accessible Half Day Tour Cabo Girão: $120
- Adventure Trikes Private Tour in Madeira : $158
- Amazing East Tour : $31
- Amazing West - Jeep Safari Tour - Full Day: $60
- Arieiro Peak, Santo da Serra and Cristo Rei 4x4 Experience: $49
- Around The Island - Two Days Tour From 9am To 5pm (Each Day): $65
- Around the island - Two days tour: $82
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Days Private Tour in Gothenburg: $300
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour: $32
- After Dark in A Guided Nightlife Tour: $263
- Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg: $40
- Bike Tour Gothenburg, Guided Bicycle Tours: $113
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $32
- Discover Gothenburg - Private Walking Tour: $224
- Egypt Oasis Adventure Package: $918
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $37
- Entry Ticket To Universeum in Gothenburg with pickup: $64
- Fatbike Experience in Sorsele: $113
- Full Day Private Shore Tour in Gothenburg from Gothenburg Port: $283
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Gothenburg €19
Sample the Local Flavors in Funchal
Also in Funchal, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skywalk and 4x4 Adventure with Amazing Views and Wine Tasting: $49
- Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure: $53
- Bestselling Wine Tour, Tasting Experience & Skywalk 4x4 Adventure: $53
- Wine tasting and Jeep Adventure in Madeira's Majestic Countryside: $56
- Pub Crawl: $59
- Shore Excursion: Private Madeira Tour & Wine Tasting: $86
- Amazing Skywalk, Wine Tasting & 4x4 Adventure + Dolphin Watching: $97
- Guided Toboggan Ride and Madeira Wine Tasting Tour: $98
- Tuk Tuk Wine Tour - Madeira Island: $102
- Weekends Madeira Wine Tasting São Vicente: $109
- Wine Tour by Overland Madeira: $150
- Visiting local Vineyard With Wine Tasting & Lunch included: $158
When comparing the travel costs between Funchal and Gothenburg, we can see that Funchal is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Funchal Expensive? and Is Gothenburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Gothenburg?
Gothenburg has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Funchal. When comparing the sizes of Funchal and Gothenburg, 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 Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Gothenburg.
In the summer, Funchal is a little warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Funchal in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gothenburg this time of the year. In Funchal, it's very sunny this time of the year. Funchal usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gothenburg during summer. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 243 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Funchal usually receives less rain than Gothenburg. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Gothenburg 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Gothenburg in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Gothenburg.
In October, Funchal is generally much warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 21°C (70°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
In the autumn, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 94 hours of full sun.
Funchal receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Funchal usually gets more rain in October than Gothenburg. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Gothenburg 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Gothenburg in the Winter?
Both Gothenburg and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Gothenburg can get quite cold in the winter. Funchal is much warmer than Gothenburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 16°C (61°F) in January, and Gothenburg fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Funchal usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during winter. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 40 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Funchal. In January, Funchal usually receives more rain than Gothenburg. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Gothenburg -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Gothenburg in the Spring?
Both Gothenburg and Funchal during the spring are popular places to visit.
In the spring, Funchal is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Funchal in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 5°C (41°F).
In the spring, Funchal often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gothenburg. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 182 hours of full sun.
Funchal usually gets more rain in April than Gothenburg. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Gothenburg 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Gothenburg and Funchal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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