Workation comparison
Faro or Funchal?
Climate, cost, internet and time difference side by side. The better number is marked; what matters to you is your call.
The numbers
| Criterion | Faro | Funchal |
|---|---|---|
| Workation score | 72/100 | 75/100 |
| Internet avg. | 75 Mbit/s | 70 Mbit/s |
| Living & rent / month | ~1,200 €estimated | ~1,400 €estimated |
| Time difference to Berlin | −1 h | −1 h |
| Flight from Germany | 3:05 hfrom CGN | 4:20 hfrom DUS |
| Sunny days a year | 343 | 260 |
| Safety | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| English in daily life | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Coworking spaces | 22 | 23 |
| Entry | EU, no visa | EU, no visa |
| EU roaming | yes | yes |
Faro leads in 3 criteria, Funchal in 2.
Climate through the year
Average temperature per month (daily mean). Daytime highs are usually a few degrees warmer.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Faro
13
14
15
17
20
22
25
25
22
20
16
14
Funchal
17
17
17
18
19
21
23
24
23
22
20
18
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Faro und Funchal goes head to head on January 13.
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Data: WorkationBase, as of 03/2026. Sources and details on each destination page.
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