- Cost of Living
- China
- Brazil
- Wuhan
- Belo Horizonte
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Wuhan (China) and Belo Horizonte (Brazil)
| Food | 37% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuhan (China) is 37% cheaper than in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元25 (R$ 8.24) | R$ 21 | 61% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元26 (R$ 8.44) | R$ 17.49 | 52% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元11 (R$ 3.62) | R$ 5.13 | 29% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (R$ 4.28) | R$ 2.18 | 96% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (R$ 3.95) | R$ 3.41 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5 (R$ 1.65) | R$ 3.71 | 56% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元28 (R$ 9.06) | R$ 10.33 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元12.67 (R$ 4.17) | R$ 4.08 | 2% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.50 (R$ 1.81) | R$ 4.68 | 61% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元3 (R$ 0.99) | R$ 3.69 | 73% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元140 (R$ 46) | R$ 35 | 34% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6.93 (R$ 2.28) | R$ 4.26 | 46% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.33 (R$ 1.43) | R$ 2.23 | 36% |
| Housing | 64% | ||
| Housing in Wuhan (China) is 64% cheaper than in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元2,086 (R$ 687) | R$ 2,338 | 71% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元313 (R$ 103) | R$ 260 | 60% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元127 (R$ 42) | R$ 93 | 55% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,267 (R$ 1,076) | R$ 1,707 | 37% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元1,000 (R$ 329) | R$ 336 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元20 (R$ 6.59) | R$ 14.17 | 53% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (R$ 8.24) | R$ 12.71 | 35% |
| Clothes | 15% | ||
| Clothes in Wuhan (China) is 15% cheaper than in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元750 (R$ 247) | R$ 188 | 32% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元450 (R$ 148) | R$ 195 | 24% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元550 (R$ 181) | R$ 228 | 21% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元400 (R$ 132) | R$ 189 | 30% |
| Transportation | 44% | ||
| Transportation in Wuhan (China) is 44% cheaper than in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 57,314 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (R$ 2.64) | R$ 2.83 | 7% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元110 (R$ 36) | R$ 127 | 71% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 23 | - |
| Personal Care | 3% | ||
| Personal Care in Wuhan (China) is 3% more expensive than in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元33 (R$ 10.71) | R$ 16.07 | 33% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元20 (R$ 6.59) | R$ 10.71 | 38% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元40 (R$ 13.18) | R$ 7.09 | 86% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元70 (R$ 23) | R$ 10.14 | 127% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元6.50 (R$ 2.14) | R$ 4.29 | 50% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元5.50 (R$ 1.81) | R$ 2.95 | 39% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元22 (R$ 7.14) | R$ 25 | 72% |
| Entertainment | 33% | ||
| Entertainment in Wuhan (China) is 33% cheaper than in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元50 (R$ 16.47) | R$ 56 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元99 (R$ 33) | R$ 28 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元938 (R$ 309) | R$ 136 | 126% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元140 (R$ 46) | R$ 131 | 65% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元30 (R$ 9.88) | R$ 15.33 | 36% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (R$ 11.53) | R$ 4.43 | 160% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元18.25 (R$ 6.01) | R$ 5.06 | 19% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元400 (R$ 132) | R$ 543 | 76% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (R$ 0.07) | R$ 0.97 | 93% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元725 (R$ 239) | R$ 139 | 72% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元19.50 (R$ 6.43) | R$ 5.57 | 15% |
| TOTAL | 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,309 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2013.
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Cost of living in Wuhan (China) is 43% cheaper than in Belo Horizonte (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R$ 15,625
in Belo Horizonte
you would need to make just about R$ 8,982
(元27,260)
in Wuhan.