Cost of Living in Manaus
Summary of cost of living in Manaus, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,010.3$ (10,487.8R$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 566.4$ (2,954.8R$), excluding rent.
- Manaus is 59.9% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Manaus is, on average, 84.4% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 R$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 140.00 R$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 35.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 14.00 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 27.00 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 11.62 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.50 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 4.12 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 7.22 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 7.16 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.01 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 11.52 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 24.03 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.16 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 16.42 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.44 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.90 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.18 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4.63 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.90 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.81 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.72 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.50 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 45.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 7.75 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 11.50 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 20.00 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.62 R$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 197.83 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 7.24 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 48.00 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 6.66 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 118,890.00 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 158,967.50 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 600.00 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 78.83 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 128.00 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 128.00 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 126.67 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 32.50 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,139.75 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 26,000.00 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 255.60 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 162.25 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 302.00 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 349.75 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,177.50 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,082.50 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,688.00 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,465.00 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 823.44 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 618.49 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,607.87 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.25 | |
Prices in Manaus
This city had 73 entries in the past 12 months by 10 different contributors.
Last update: 22 January 2026
Last update: 22 January 2026
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
Carmen Steelman
on Dec 18, 2021:
Like to know chipper areas to rent a 1 bed apt for two adults .