- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Belo Horizonte
- Buenos Aires
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Belo Horizonte (Brazil) and Buenos Aires (Argentina)
| Food | 57% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 57% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 21 (ARS $85) | ARS $51 | 69% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17.49 (ARS $70) | ARS $41 | 69% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 5.13 (ARS $20) | ARS $21 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.18 (ARS $8.72) | ARS $5.93 | 47% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.41 (ARS $13.62) | ARS $11.85 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.71 (ARS $14.85) | ARS $10.38 | 43% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10.33 (ARS $41) | ARS $29 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.08 (ARS $16.30) | ARS $10.53 | 55% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.68 (ARS $18.71) | ARS $10.28 | 82% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.69 (ARS $14.74) | ARS $7.01 | 110% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 (ARS $138) | ARS $38 | 266% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.26 (ARS $17.05) | ARS $12.13 | 41% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.23 (ARS $8.91) | ARS $6.91 | 29% |
| Housing | 96% | ||
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 96% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 2,338 (ARS $9,346) | ARS $4,758 | 96% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 260 (ARS $1,040) | ARS $488 | 113% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 93 (ARS $371) | ARS $173 | 114% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,707 (ARS $6,826) | ARS $5,618 | 22% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 336 (ARS $1,342) | ARS $974 | 38% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14.17 (ARS $57) | ARS $39 | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12.71 (ARS $51) | ARS $25 | 101% |
| Clothes | 89% | ||
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 89% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 188 (ARS $750) | ARS $532 | 41% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 195 (ARS $780) | ARS $353 | 121% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 228 (ARS $912) | ARS $552 | 65% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 189 (ARS $754) | ARS $498 | 51% |
| Transportation | 182% | ||
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 182% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 57,314 (ARS $229,170) | ARS $129,846 | 76% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.83 (ARS $11.30) | ARS $6.49 | 74% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 127 (ARS $506) | ARS $97 | 424% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 23 (ARS $94) | ARS $40 | 137% |
| Personal Care | 59% | ||
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 59% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 16.07 (ARS $64) | ARS $35 | 83% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 10.71 (ARS $43) | ARS $30 | 42% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 7.09 (ARS $28) | ARS $13.82 | 105% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10.14 (ARS $41) | ARS $24 | 72% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.29 (ARS $17.14) | ARS $16.92 | 1% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.95 (ARS $11.80) | ARS $12.59 | 6% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (ARS $101) | ARS $55 | 84% |
| Entertainment | 67% | ||
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 67% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 56 (ARS $223) | ARS $155 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 28 (ARS $112) | ARS $74 | 51% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 136 (ARS $546) | ARS $435 | 26% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 131 (ARS $526) | ARS $309 | 70% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15.33 (ARS $61) | ARS $39 | 59% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 4.43 (ARS $17.71) | ARS $17.71 | 0% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 5.06 (ARS $20) | ARS $24 | 17% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 543 (ARS $2,171) | ARS $1,147 | 89% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.97 (ARS $3.89) | ARS $2.01 | 94% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 139 (ARS $554) | ARS $261 | 113% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 5.57 (ARS $22) | ARS $9.45 | 136% |
| TOTAL | 95% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,476 prices entered by 1,299 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 95% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $30,430
(R$ 7,610)
in Belo Horizonte
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
ARS $15,625
in Buenos Aires.