Cost of living in Belo Horizonte, Brazil compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 ($7) | $10 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 ($7) | $7 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 ($1.85) | $4.73 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.92 ($0.89) | $0.97 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($2.22) | $2.97 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.29 ($1.32) | $2.20 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 ($4.60) | $4.41 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 ($2.13) | $3.45 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.85 ($1.18) | $1.16 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.58 ($1.41) | $4.23 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 ($11) | $12 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 ($1.95) | $1.79 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.49 ($1.07) | $1.18 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,324 ($713) | $1,077 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,484 ($455) | $857 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 535 ($164) | $249 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,610 ($494) | $755 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,033 ($317) | $722 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 396 ($121) | $252 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 ($24) | $42 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,874 ($575) | $372 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 344 ($106) | $100 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 ($5.73) | $14 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 ($4.43) | $24 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 40% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 197 ($60) | $48 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 173 ($53) | $30 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 342 ($105) | $102 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 240 ($74) | $100 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 74,517 ($22,861) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.60 ($1.10) | $0.56 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 198 ($61) | $50 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 ($10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 ($5.29) | $5.55 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 45 ($14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 214 ($66) | $109 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 ($5.66) | $4.00 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 ($3.41) | $3.03 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($4.47) | $4.29 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.58 ($1.71) | $3.90 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.74 ($1.76) | $1.39 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 31 ($9) | $18 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 2% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 112 ($34) | $32 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 ($14) | $18 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 107 ($33) | $30 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 178 ($55) | $49 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 ($5.92) | $5.00 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 ($2.16) | $5.09 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 ($2.52) | $3.42 | - 26% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,269 ($389) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.08 ($0.33) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 140 ($43) | $33 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($2.96) | $5.95 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,219 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,750
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $3,070
(R$ 10,007)
in Belo Horizonte.
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