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Cost of living in Manaus, Brazil compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manaus (Brazil) is 3% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 (€4.47) | €8 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.79) | €2.90 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.84 (€0.90) | €0.95 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (€1.88) | €1.43 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (€1.53) | €1.80 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (€3.41) | €6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6.00 (€1.41) | €1.45 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 9 (€2.12) | €0.89 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.60 (€1.08) | €0.64 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (€7) | €3.00 | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.90 (€1.39) | €1.60 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.94 (€1.16) | €0.87 | + 33% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Manaus (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,667 (€862) | €700 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,667 (€627) | €475 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 276 (€65) | €84 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,500 (€353) | €450 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,367 (€321) | €310 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 138 (€32) | €102 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 114 (€27) | €37 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,954 (€460) | €326 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 447 (€105) | €90 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 17 (€4.10) | €5.61 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (€2.94) | €9 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Manaus (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (€59) | €92 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 200 (€47) | €26 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 210 (€49) | €75 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 250 (€59) | €84 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Manaus (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 70,000 (€16,462) | €17,500 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.13 (€0.74) | €1.19 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 105 (€25) | €32 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 29 (€7) | €11 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Manaus (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 (€5.01) | €5.41 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (€8) | €3.35 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 202 (€47) | €39 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (€2.73) | €4.07 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (€2.27) | €2.52 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€3.54) | €2.77 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.63 (€1.32) | €1.75 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.62 (€0.85) | €1.71 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (€6) | €12 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Manaus (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 65 (€15) | €26 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (€11) | €16 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 106 (€25) | €92 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 100 (€24) | €30 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 (€4.05) | €7 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6.00 (€1.41) | €1.58 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 3.50 (€0.82) | €4.57 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,928 (€688) | €485 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.12 (€0.26) | €0.20 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 150 (€35) | €41 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (€1.76) | €5.00 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 852 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of living in Manaus (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,200
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,941
(R$ 8,255)
in Manaus.
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