- 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% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 (1,797 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (2,480 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (721 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.66 (346 ₦) | 712 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (757 ₦) | 600 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (615 ₦) | 871 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (1,372 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6.00 (568 ₦) | 1,280 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 9 (851 ₦) | 821 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.60 (435 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (2,838 ₦) | 1,977 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.89 (557 ₦) | 490 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.94 (467 ₦) | 412 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Manaus (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,667 (346,835 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,667 (252,244 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 276 (26,105 ₦) | 27,881 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,500 (141,887 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,367 (129,275 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 138 (13,053 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 114 (10,783 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,834 (173,488 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 403 (38,109 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (1,799 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (1,168 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Manaus (Brazil) is 68% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (23,648 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 216% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 200 (18,918 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 210 (19,864 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 250 (23,648 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Manaus (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 70,000 (6,621,397 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.13 (296 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 105 (9,932 ₦) | 12,253 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 29 (2,704 ₦) | 2,801 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Manaus (Brazil) is 69% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (2,117 ₦) | 1,267 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (3,615 ₦) | 2,579 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 196 (18,557 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (1,177 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (867 ₦) | 656 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (1,520 ₦) | 1,105 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.78 (547 ₦) | 344 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.56 (336 ₦) | 291 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (2,368 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Manaus (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 75 (7,059 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (4,257 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 139 (13,126 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 228% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 100 (9,459 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (1,858 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6.00 (568 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 3.50 (331 ₦) | 515 ₦ | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,928 (276,930 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.12 (106 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 430% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 150 (14,189 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (709 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 820 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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NGN
/
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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 1,633,843 ₦
(R$ 17,273)
in Manaus
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,590,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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