Cost of living in Manaus is very similar to Salvador (without rent).
Rent in Manaus is 17% more expensive than in Salvador.
Cost of living including rent in Manaus is 8% higher than in Salvador.
Food in Manaus is 9% more expensive than in Salvador.
Transport in Manaus is 8% cheaper than in Salvador.
| Manaus | Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Manaus | Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.31 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.1 $ | 25.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7 $ | 6.35 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.76 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.06 $ | 0.78 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.99 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.51 $ | 9.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.69 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.94 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.81 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.9 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.52 $ | 2.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.83 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 38.5 $ | 45.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.14 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.48 $ | 5.52 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.1 $ | 37.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.08 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.37 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.25 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.71 $ | 0.76 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.8 $ | 60.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
110 $ | 92.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.8 $ | 15.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 238 $ | 217 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 451 $ | 365 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 469 $ | 370 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 624 $ | 566 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,459 $ | 1,184 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 883 $ | 657 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 488 $ | 437 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.92 % | 10.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.1 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.99 $ | 6.14 $ |
| Haircut | 6.42 $ | 9.62 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57.8 $ | 73.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40 $ | 51.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 212 $ | 231 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,749 $ | 10,964 $ |