Cost of living in Manaus is 23% lower than in Maracaibo (without rent).
Rent in Manaus is 137% more expensive than in Maracaibo.
Cost of living including rent in Manaus is 13% higher than in Maracaibo.
Food in Manaus is 26% cheaper than in Maracaibo.
Transport in Manaus is 29% cheaper than in Maracaibo.
| Manaus | Maracaibo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Manaus | Maracaibo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.31 $ | 7.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.1 $ | 60 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7 $ | 7.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.76 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.06 $ | 1.18 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.99 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.51 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.69 $ | 4.65 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.94 $ | 6.24 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.81 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.9 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.52 $ | 4.03 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.83 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 38.5 $ | 42.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.14 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.48 $ | 18.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.1 $ | 29.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.08 $ | 4.06 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.37 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.25 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.71 $ | 2.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.8 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
110 $ | 49.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.8 $ | 25.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 238 $ | 81.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 451 $ | 175 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 469 $ | 181 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 624 $ | 318 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,459 $ | 2,145 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 883 $ | 1,079 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 488 $ | 170 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.92 % | 26.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.1 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.99 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Haircut | 6.42 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57.8 $ | 54.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40 $ | 44.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 212 $ | 99.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,749 $ | 14,223 $ |