- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Nigeria
- Manaus
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manaus, Brazil compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manaus (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 (1,946 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (2,683 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (781 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.84 (394 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (819 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (666 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (1,485 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6.00 (615 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 9 (922 ₦) | 770 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.60 (471 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (3,073 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.90 (604 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.94 (506 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Manaus (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,667 (375,542 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,667 (273,121 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 276 (28,266 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,500 (153,630 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,367 (139,975 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 138 (14,133 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 114 (11,676 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,954 (200,154 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 447 (45,740 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 17 (1,786 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (1,280 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Manaus (Brazil) is 83% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (25,605 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 200 (20,484 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 210 (21,508 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 250 (25,605 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Manaus (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 70,000 (7,169,423 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.13 (321 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 105 (10,754 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 29 (2,985 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Manaus (Brazil) is 91% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 (2,184 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (3,642 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 202 (20,674 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (1,187 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (989 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (1,543 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.63 (577 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.62 (371 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (2,746 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Manaus (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 65 (6,670 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (4,609 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 106 (10,829 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 100 (10,242 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 (1,763 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6.00 (615 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 3.50 (358 ₦) | 489 ₦ | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,928 (299,851 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.12 (115 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 150 (15,363 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (768 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 899 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Manaus (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,742,088 ₦
(R$ 17,009)
in Manaus
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,610,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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