- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Nigeria
- Manaus
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manaus, Brazil compared to Abuja, Nigeria
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Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manaus (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 (2,093 ₦) | 1,974 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 (2,624 ₦) | 1,987 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (840 ₦) | 1,463 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.81 (420 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (881 ₦) | 742 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (716 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (1,597 ₦) | 2,015 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6.00 (661 ₦) | 1,059 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 9 (991 ₦) | 834 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.60 (507 ₦) | 312 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (3,304 ₦) | 1,709 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (674 ₦) | 338 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.94 (544 ₦) | 337 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Manaus (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,667 (403,854 ₦) | 580,715 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,667 (293,712 ₦) | 332,451 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 276 (30,397 ₦) | 29,185 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,500 (165,213 ₦) | 268,836 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,367 (150,528 ₦) | 125,678 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 138 (15,198 ₦) | 35,637 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 114 (12,556 ₦) | 11,495 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,609 (177,260 ₦) | 119,793 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 500 (55,025 ₦) | 29,885 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 (1,488 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (1,185 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Manaus (Brazil) is 71% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (27,535 ₦) | 7,644 ₦ | + 260% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 200 (22,028 ₦) | 13,350 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 210 (23,130 ₦) | 17,604 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 250 (27,535 ₦) | 26,330 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Manaus (Brazil) is 131% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 70,000 (7,709,938 ₦) | 3,343,510 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.13 (345 ₦) | 117 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 105 (11,565 ₦) | 4,653 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 26 (2,910 ₦) | 2,678 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Manaus (Brazil) is 105% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (1,809 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 31 (3,384 ₦) | 2,952 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 176 (19,426 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 289% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 10 (1,110 ₦) | 886 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (880 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (1,585 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.73 (521 ₦) | 326 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.99 (329 ₦) | 530 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 22 (2,376 ₦) | 670 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Manaus (Brazil) is 68% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 58 (6,418 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (4,956 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 104 (11,404 ₦) | 3,063 ₦ | + 272% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 100 (11,014 ₦) | 18,327 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (2,512 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6.00 (661 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 3.50 (385 ₦) | 372 ₦ | + 4% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,033 (113,784 ₦) | 56,731 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.12 (123 ₦) | 23 ₦ | + 427% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 150 (16,521 ₦) | 14,734 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (826 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 607 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Manaus (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,280,323 ₦
(R$ 20,703)
in Manaus
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,820,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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