Cost of living in Manaus, Brazil vs Kandy, Sri Lanka
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manaus (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (736 ₨) | 541 ₨ | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (1,039 ₨) | 630 ₨ | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (270 ₨) | 300 ₨ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.63 (160 ₨) | 310 ₨ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (276 ₨) | 180 ₨ | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (264 ₨) | 135 ₨ | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (502 ₨) | 1,000 ₨ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (282 ₨) | 167 ₨ | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (231 ₨) | 120 ₨ | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (223 ₨) | 238 ₨ | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 (1,559 ₨) | 3,255 ₨ | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (245 ₨) | 240 ₨ | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.31 (80 ₨) | 90 ₨ | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Manaus (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,682 (92,634 ₨) | 61,967 ₨ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,647 (56,889 ₨) | 31,969 ₨ | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 602 (20,784 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 939% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,261 (78,090 ₨) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,512 (52,230 ₨) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 527 (18,187 ₨) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 93 (3,221 ₨) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,386 (47,857 ₨) | 36,000 ₨ | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 426 (14,715 ₨) | 30,000 ₨ | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 (499 ₨) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (426 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Manaus (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 171 (5,903 ₨) | 3,436 ₨ | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 170 (5,876 ₨) | 6,039 ₨ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 269 (9,298 ₨) | 2,937 ₨ | + 217% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 228 (7,869 ₨) | 4,067 ₨ | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Manaus (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 78,980 (2,727,495 ₨) | 4,500,000 ₨ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.58 (158 ₨) | 124 ₨ | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 206 (7,103 ₨) | 5,000 ₨ | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (1,052 ₨) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Manaus (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (767 ₨) | 536 ₨ | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (1,228 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 207% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (7,105 ₨) | 1,600 ₨ | + 344% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (487 ₨) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (388 ₨) | 756 ₨ | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (479 ₨) | 200 ₨ | + 139% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.56 (158 ₨) | 231 ₨ | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.68 (127 ₨) | 96 ₨ | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 (1,102 ₨) | 500 ₨ | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Manaus (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 65 (2,231 ₨) | 1,698 ₨ | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (1,767 ₨) | 1,296 ₨ | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 130 (4,495 ₨) | 1,200 ₨ | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 183 (6,313 ₨) | 3,500 ₨ | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (625 ₨) | 600 ₨ | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (518 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (332 ₨) | 150 ₨ | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,046 (105,187 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.90 (31 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 96 (3,330 ₨) | 2,324 ₨ | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 13 (451 ₨) | 783 ₨ | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 458 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Manaus (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka)
For example, you would need at least 216,590 ₨ (R$ 6,272) in Manaus to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 194,000 ₨ in Kandy.
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