Braga logs 225 sunny days a year to Funchal's 265 — Funchal wins by 40. Braga and Funchal match on outdoor-dinner months (7 vs 7).

Braga runs about $1,423/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Funchal's $1,564/mo — Braga comes in $141 cheaper each month, roughly 10% less.

On mobility, Funchal scores 2.8 vs Braga's 2.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on airport accessibility. Braga still holds an edge on cycling infrastructure.

Funchal's culture score of 3.1 sits well above Braga's 2.1. Braga still holds an edge on theatre & performing arts.

Funchal's nature & outdoors score of 4.8 sits well above Braga's 3.8, with the biggest gap on scuba & snorkeling. Braga still holds an edge on camping.

Braga's safety score is ~1.5× Funchal's — near the top of our scale, while Funchal lands in the middle of the scale, with the biggest gap on wildfire safety.

Braga's career score of 2.8 sits well above Funchal's 1.6, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Funchal's social & community score of 2.9 sits well above Braga's 2.7, with the biggest gap on multicultural mix.

Braga and Funchal score neck-and-neck on food & dining (1.6 vs 1.8, 0–5 scale).

On family, Funchal scores 2.1 vs Braga's 1.9 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools. Braga still holds an edge on universities.

On healthcare, Funchal scores 3.7 vs Braga's 2.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public healthcare quality.

Braga averages 10.1 µg/m³ (moderate) PM2.5 annually versus Funchal's 5.5 µg/m³ (good) — Funchal breathes ~46% cleaner air (4.6 µg/m³ lower).

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