- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Belo Horizonte
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Belo Horizonte (Brazil) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 39% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 21 ($10.50) | $14.33 | 27% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17.49 ($8.63) | $7.56 | 14% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 5.13 ($2.53) | $5.40 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.18 ($1.08) | $2.78 | 61% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.41 ($1.68) | $3.48 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.71 ($1.83) | $4.92 | 63% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10.33 ($5.10) | $6.55 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.08 ($2.01) | $4.46 | 55% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.68 ($2.31) | $5.10 | 55% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.69 ($1.82) | $2.65 | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 ($17.01) | $16.85 | 1% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.26 ($2.10) | $2.33 | 10% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.23 ($1.10) | $2.94 | 63% |
| Housing | 63% | ||
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 2,338 ($1,153) | $3,656 | 68% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 260 ($128) | $161 | 20% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 93 ($46) | $53 | 14% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,707 ($842) | $779 | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 336 ($166) | $161 | 3% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14.17 ($6.99) | $12.25 | 43% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12.71 ($6.27) | $22 | 71% |
| Clothes | 77% | ||
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 77% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 188 ($92) | $59 | 56% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 195 ($96) | $40 | 141% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 228 ($113) | $92 | 23% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 189 ($93) | $118 | 21% |
| Transportation | 27% | ||
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 57,314 ($28,266) | $27,674 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.83 ($1.39) | $1.06 | 32% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 127 ($62) | $107 | 42% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 23 ($11.57) | $16.66 | 31% |
| Personal Care | 42% | ||
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 16.07 ($7.93) | $13.24 | 40% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 10.71 ($5.28) | $8.07 | 34% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 7.09 ($3.50) | $4.92 | 29% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10.14 ($5.00) | $5.78 | 13% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.29 ($2.11) | $4.29 | 51% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.95 ($1.45) | $4.28 | 66% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 ($12.49) | $30 | 58% |
| Entertainment | 34% | ||
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 56 ($28) | $51 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 28 ($13.81) | $26 | 48% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 136 ($67) | $296 | 77% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 131 ($65) | $115 | 43% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15.33 ($7.56) | $13.97 | 46% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 4.43 ($2.18) | $4.47 | 51% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 5.06 ($2.50) | $6.23 | 60% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 543 ($268) | $157 | 70% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.97 ($0.48) | $0.34 | 42% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 139 ($68) | $99 | 31% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 5.57 ($2.75) | $12.45 | 78% |
| 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 9,386 prices entered by 952 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$18,750
in New York City
you would need to make just about $10,627
(R$ 21,548)
in Belo Horizonte.