Cost of living in Macapá (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Macapá (Brazil) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Macapá | Abobo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (2,868 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (3,006 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (1,015 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.26 (637 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (1,373 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.81 (705 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 20 (2,412 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (802 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.54 (671 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.27 (517 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (3,603 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (1,073 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.66 (444 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Macapá (Brazil) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Macapá | Abobo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,281 (276,516 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,300 (157,619 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 322 (39,086 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,297 (157,288 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,066 (129,212 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 251 (30,474 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 156 (18,903 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,006 (243,143 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 539 (65,300 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 8 (928 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (1,891 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Macapá (Brazil) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Macapá | Abobo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 222 (26,942 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 207 (25,036 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 312 (37,798 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 255 (30,962 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Macapá (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Macapá | Abobo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 75,512 (9,154,321 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.50 (666 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 171 (20,687 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (5,470 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Macapá (Brazil) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Macapá | Abobo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (1,724 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 22 (2,627 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 274 (33,210 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (1,735 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (1,388 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (1,485 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.90 (594 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.78 (458 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 29 (3,527 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Macapá (Brazil) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Macapá | Abobo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 88 (10,618 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 41 (4,996 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 99 (11,996 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 219 (26,512 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 (2,076 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (1,571 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (801 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,335 (525,501 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.65 (199 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 131 (15,839 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (1,380 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 100 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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