Key indicators
All figures from official Portuguese public sources. Score out of 100 — higher is better.
The Santo António neighbourhood guide
How much does it cost to rent in Santo António?
The median rent in Santo António is €11.51/m² (INE 2024). A typical 2-bedroom apartment (T2 in Portuguese) of around 70 m² costs approximately €806/month. Rents in Santo António (€11.51/m²) are slightly above the Portuguese national average of €10.50/m².
Is Santo António safe?
Funchal recorded 38.9 crimes per 1,000 inhabitants in 2023 (INE), giving Santo António a safety score of 53/100. Funchal recorded 38.9 crimes per 1,000 inhabitants (INE 2023), below the national average of ~35.
What is the neighbourhood like?
With 25,940 residents (INE Census 2021), With 25,940 residents, Santo António is a established neighbourhood in Funchal. The Melhor Zona quality of life score is 59/100, based on real INE data.
Santo António at a glance
All data from official Portuguese public sources. Updated June 2026.
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