Is MADEIRA expensive? Let's find out

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Hi everyone! In this video, I explore prices in Funchal, the capital of Madeira, to get an idea how expensive this part of the world is. Madeira is a very popular destination for many, but finding reliable information on how much everyday items and souvenirs cost can be tricky. But don't worry - I am about to provide some very useful information in this regard!
We start our tour in the La Vie Shopping Centre where I have a quick coffee, before getting an idea of the fast food and supermarket prices. I then head to the city centre and stroll around various streets to see how much restaurants, clothing stores, markets and other souvenir shops charge. I also give information about a couple of free things that might be useful :)
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Happy exploring
Willie
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:12 Mall including coffee & fast food
3:57 Supermarket
9:21 Free water
9:50 Property
10:19 Restaurants in Rua da Carreira
12:05 Canned fish souvenirs
13:19 Clothes & accessories
20:10 Lunch at local cafe
21:36 Strolling in Rua Dr. Fernão de Ornelas
24:51 Mercado dos Lavradores
30:35 Art & restaurants in Rua de Santa Maria
34:08 Seafront drinks
34:49 Open air market
36:58 Taste tests
39:55 Verdict re prices
40:54 Close

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@juergenurbas6395 7 ай бұрын

Madeira. A great Place to visit. I made it . 7 Visits last 20 years. Top Video. Well Done. Greeting from Germany

@willieexplore 7 ай бұрын

Danke, Juergen! It was my first visit but I can see myself going back again :)

@Whispers227 7 ай бұрын

Great video. Very informative and nice to watch a different perspective rather than the same old tourist spots. Well done 😊

@willieexplore 7 ай бұрын

Really appreciate your kind words! Delighted that you enjoyed it and hope you get a chance to watch some of my other content :)

@billyungen 7 ай бұрын

Very helpful -- Might consider Madeira -- thanks so much!

@willieexplore 7 ай бұрын

My pleasure, Billy! Cheers for watching - hope you get there soon :)

@Swanoaks 4 ай бұрын

Once again enjoyed your video Willie: really enjoyed the sights. Thank you Kiwi from Virginia.

@willieexplore 4 ай бұрын

Always a pleasure and a privilege Swanoaks, glad you enjoyed it!

@gohardorgohome7687 7 ай бұрын

Hey Willie The prices at the grocery store are quite reasonable and the quality of the fresh produce seems really good since Madeira has a warm climate i assume most of the fruits and veggies grow on the island It certainly is an affordable place to visit .I'm loving the Madeira content man Keep it up brother 🔥🔥🔥👊

@willieexplore 7 ай бұрын

Cheers my friend, appreciate your engagement and comment as always! The quality of the fruit in Funchal certainly was something I noticed as well. As the seller explained, they do have both Brazilian and Madeiran papaya, and he prefers the latter. I was not really sure what to expect in terms of the supermarket prices but definitely some items seemed reasonable. Hope all is well on your side!

@gohardorgohome7687 7 ай бұрын

@@willieexploreYes sir everything is ok Thank's for asking

@Swanoaks 7 ай бұрын

Hi Willie, been awhile since i have seen any of your videos. I really enjoyed this one and learning of the prices; sounds like it is a great place to holiday. Thank you: KIwi from Virginia.

@willieexplore 7 ай бұрын

Great to hear from you Swanoaks! Hope all is well on your side. Glad to hear it is informative, let's hope it also helps prospective visitors to this part of the world on what to expect price-wise!

@bashazman1914 6 ай бұрын

im spending 4 weeks in madeira soon so this was super helpful and informative!

@willieexplore 6 ай бұрын

Really pleased to hear that! Hope you have a wonderful time and enjoy the 1 Euro cappuccinos! :)

@mayousimon1 7 ай бұрын

Willie awesome video looks well balanced exclamation about cost of living and of towards creating costs of expensive than of other countries thanks!

@willieexplore 7 ай бұрын

Cheers Simon, always a pleasure! Appreciate the kind words

@jaspervanzyl6212 6 ай бұрын

Interesting how similar the supermarket items are to those in South Africa. Great video, mate! Keep it up.

@willieexplore 6 ай бұрын

Lots of South Africans in Madeira, Jasper! Cheers for watching!

@geoffh2560 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Willie, really interesting. I last visited Madeira in 1995 and the big shopping centre was not around back then, so things seem to have changed a bit! Hoping to visit again next year, so your video gave a good idea of prices today.

@willieexplore 7 ай бұрын

My pleasure Geoff, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Hope your trip next year works out fine :)

@toscabrutus1781 7 ай бұрын

Willie baie intressante pryse. Jy doen goed met Madeira! Ek like die plek! Goeie Video. Groete

@willieexplore 7 ай бұрын

Baie dankie Tosca! Bly jy geniet dit. Dit was verseker 'n baie interessante uitstappie hierdie. Groete daar in Lima!

@brownale1000 6 ай бұрын

Just got back from Madiera the craft beer in some of the bars were extortionate..9 Euro for 330ml bottle 👍video subscribed cheers 🍺🍺🍺

@willieexplore 6 ай бұрын

Cheers for the support! Wow 9 Euros is ridiculous haha

@sheilam4525 7 ай бұрын

Very informative and comprehensive vlog, Willie, for anyone looking to visit Madeira! Certainly wasn't as expensive as I thought it would be for some items. I liked the look of the honey, rum and mandarin Poncha, I have to say😂. So much choice everywhere too.

@willieexplore 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Sheila! Hopefully this is a useful watch for others who want to visit Madeira. The Poncha is an iconic Madeiran tipple, but I've heard some mixed reviews. Most say you should really drink it fresh but the bottled version does look like a bit of a bargain. Hope you are staying warm, it is getting cold here in England!

@sheilam4525 7 ай бұрын

@@willieexplore well, it was -5° up here yesterday. A bit "warmer" today but that brought some heavy snowfall overnight, about 3/4 inches! Can't really complain though, typical December😀❄️

@willieexplore 7 ай бұрын

@@sheilam4525 oh wow that is freezing! Mind you also some minuses down South

@sheilam4525 7 ай бұрын

@@willieexplore yes, I read that the South had some pretty cold weather too. We actually had -9° last year, not at that stage...yet!

@happy-13-s8r 7 ай бұрын

Желаю вашему каналу творческих успехов! И вам хорошего выходного дня 👍

@willieexplore 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jaadarl3902 6 ай бұрын

Seems like madeira is great for their cuisines and seafood delicacies and I noticed the weather is a bit gloomy but no rain

@willieexplore 6 ай бұрын

Definitely a place for seafood lovers and yes the weather was a bit cloudy during that time of the year

@no_soy_rubio 7 ай бұрын

A euro for a cappuccino! €1,50 for a custard tart and coffee! *books flights immediately* natural juices look value for money too. I'm not surprised international chains are expensive, I guess things need to be imported as you say. Pretty sure everything in the supermarket that had been imported was more expensive than UK, which is understandable. Fish fillets and bananas, interesting. The cafeterias seem great value for money there €2.50 for the toastie 😍 I'm guessing the UK climate isn't suitable for proteas? Love all the little bits of artwork. The chocolate didn't hit as well as the Brisa eh 😂

@willieexplore 7 ай бұрын

Haha yes some of those cappuccino prices were unbelievable! I definitely got the sense that many imported goods were on the expensive side though. It is very hard to beat the Brisa in Madeira, let me tell you!

@chrismackett9044 6 ай бұрын

We have visited Madeira several times and are going again shortly. Prices have always seemed very reasonable, although of course there are high end restaurants which are expensive.

@willieexplore 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely Chris, there are lots of bargains around. Thanks for watching and enjoy your upcoming trip to Madeira!

@Mrpegs1 7 ай бұрын

Generally Madeira is less cost than UK for food forget UK type food such as chocolate stick to domestic and Portugal mainland products, for example Portuguise wine in the supermarket is great value. I go twice a year and find the value and place good . Thanks for the video

@willieexplore 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I definitely think it is great value if you know where to go, and I can see why you back so often!

@adel-711 7 ай бұрын

It is not expensive because you are not in a tourist area. You’re in the regular area where regular people go but of course if you go to a tourist area, then the price is very high and you will get scammed. My advice is always pay with cash. don’t use your credit card when you are out of your own country. Greetings from Canada.

@willieexplore 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Adel. I did visit some "touristy" areas too in this video, showing some restaurant prices. But yes, I tried to show with my video that, as you say, the non-touristy areas are affordable. Thanks for watching!

@adel-711 7 ай бұрын

I am planning on going to Madeira in June for 3 weeks. Have a great weekend .

@willieexplore 6 ай бұрын

@@adel-711 nice to hear from you and thanks for watching my videos! Hope you have a great trip to Madeira :)