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Cost of living in Manaus, Brazil vs Abuja, Nigeria
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manaus (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 18 (1,712 ₦) | 2,130 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 29 (2,772 ₦) | 1,395 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (641 ₦) | 1,163 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.56 (343 ₦) | 799 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (695 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.81 (559 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (1,256 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (771 ₦) | 1,389 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.14 (399 ₦) | 892 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.36 (420 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (4,259 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.99 (577 ₦) | 411 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.24 (312 ₦) | 422 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Manaus (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,238 (311,670 ₦) | 730,517 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,728 (166,282 ₦) | 378,546 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 453 (43,621 ₦) | 28,221 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,782 (171,553 ₦) | 329,438 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,146 (110,278 ₦) | 218,801 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 271 (26,099 ₦) | 23,067 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 121 (11,663 ₦) | 5,866 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,860 (179,022 ₦) | 114,707 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 409 (39,341 ₦) | 29,197 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (1,855 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (1,263 ₦) | 2,855 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Manaus (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 198 (19,065 ₦) | 5,830 ₦ | + 227% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 112 (10,762 ₦) | 11,097 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 246 (23,713 ₦) | 17,237 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 229 (22,004 ₦) | 25,447 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Manaus (Brazil) is 53% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 62,371 (6,003,475 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.23 (407 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 194 (18,705 ₦) | 12,572 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 29 (2,833 ₦) | 2,796 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Manaus (Brazil) is 63% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (2,154 ₦) | 1,330 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (3,679 ₦) | 2,411 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 212 (20,451 ₦) | 7,454 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (1,113 ₦) | 2,059 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (999 ₦) | 690 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (1,640 ₦) | 1,078 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.78 (557 ₦) | 381 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.53 (340 ₦) | 441 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (2,643 ₦) | 1,318 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Manaus (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 86 (8,246 ₦) | 7,963 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 (4,099 ₦) | 3,463 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 139 (13,357 ₦) | 8,439 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 196 (18,856 ₦) | 15,681 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (1,890 ₦) | 2,539 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (1,002 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (909 ₦) | 557 ₦ | + 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,928 (281,798 ₦) | 187,844 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.94 (90 ₦) | 21 ₦ | + 336% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 88 (8,500 ₦) | 18,963 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (1,149 ₦) | 364 ₦ | + 215% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 310 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Manaus (Brazil) is about the same as in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,016,665 ₦ (R$ 20,951) in Manaus to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 2,010,000 ₦ in Abuja.
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