Cost of living in Manaus, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in Manaus

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 13,338
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 6,304
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Manaus
Current as of Apr 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 38
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R$ 39
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R$ 12
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R$ 7
12 eggs, large R$ 14
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 10
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 25
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R$ 15
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R$ 8
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R$ 7
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 59
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 10
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 5.31
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 4,205
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 2,952
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 830
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 3,202
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 2,112
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 1,503
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 91
40” flat screen tv R$ 2,250
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 606
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 27
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 17
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 264
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 296
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 393
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 197
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 78,624
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 7
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 263
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R$ 44
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R$ 19
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 43
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 245
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 25
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 15
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 18
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 8
Tube of toothpaste R$ 4.70
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 55
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 81
2 tickets to the movies R$ 56
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 170
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 222
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R$ 24
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R$ 25
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R$ 10
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R$ 4,457
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 0.87
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 117
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 13
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 443 prices entered by 34 different people.
Latest price update: April 29, 2025

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