Manaus vs Brasília
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Manaus leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Brasília where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Brasília's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Manaus | Brasília |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 62 | 69 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 43 | 43 |
| Climate | 82 | 100 |
| Safety | 63 | 68 |
| Summer °C | 27.7 | 21.7 |
| Winter °C | 26.3 | 18.2 |
| Top disaster risk | flooding | flooding |
Manaus vs Brasília: the short answer
Brasília comes out ahead on overall livability (69/100), modestly above Manaus (62/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Brasília is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Manaus 43 vs Brasília 43, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Manaus runs warmer in summer (about 27.7°C peak vs 21.7°C in Brasília), while winter lows sit near 26.3°C in Manaus and 18.2°C in Brasília. On natural-disaster exposure Brasília is the safer choice (safety 68/100); the dominant modelled hazard is flooding for Manaus and flooding for Brasília.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Brasília — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Manaus — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Brasília — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Brasília — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Manaus or Brasília better to live in?
Brasília scores higher overall — 69 vs 62 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Manaus or Brasília?
Brasília has the lower cost of living (cost index 43 vs 43; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Manaus or Brasília?
Manaus — summer highs reach about 27.7°C versus 21.7°C in Brasília.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Manaus or Brasília?
Brasília (disaster-safety 68/100). Main hazard: flooding in Manaus, flooding in Brasília.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Manaus?
flooding is the dominant modelled hazard for Manaus on our risk index.
How is the Manaus vs Brasília comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.