Funchal logs 7 outdoor-dinner months a year to Lisbon's 1 — Funchal wins by 6. Funchal also leads on sunny days by 13.

Funchal runs about $1,564/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Lisbon's $2,075/mo — Funchal comes in $511 cheaper each month, roughly 33% less.

On mobility, Lisbon scores 3.4 vs Funchal's 2.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on flight connectivity. Funchal still holds an edge on airport accessibility.

Lisbon's culture score of 3.9 sits well above Funchal's 3.1, with the biggest gap on theatre & performing arts.

Funchal's nature & outdoors score of 4.8 sits well above Lisbon's 4.2, with the biggest gap on mountain access. Lisbon still holds an edge on camping.

Funchal's safety score is ~1.2× Lisbon's — in the middle of the scale, while Lisbon lands in the middle of the scale, with the biggest gap on property crime safety. Lisbon still holds an edge on flooding safety.

Lisbon's career score of 3.3 sits well above Funchal's 1.6, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Lisbon's social & community score is ~1.2× Funchal's — in the upper band, while Funchal lands in the middle of the scale, with the biggest gap on urban energy.

On food & dining, Lisbon scores 3.4 vs Funchal's 1.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on vegan & vegetarian options.

On family, Lisbon scores 3.1 vs Funchal's 2.1 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on universities.

Funchal and Lisbon score neck-and-neck on healthcare (3.7 vs 3.7, 0–5 scale).

Funchal averages 5.5 µg/m³ (good) PM2.5 annually versus Lisbon's 8.9 µg/m³ (good) — Funchal breathes ~38% cleaner air (3.3 µg/m³ lower).

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