Cost of living in Belo Horizonte, Brazil compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 ($7) | $11 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 ($7) | $7 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($1.80) | $4.57 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.86 ($0.77) | $1.01 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 ($2.19) | $3.67 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.81 ($1.30) | $2.20 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 ($3.72) | $4.41 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.93 ($1.33) | $3.45 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.13 ($0.84) | $1.17 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.11 ($1.38) | $4.46 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 ($10) | $12 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 ($1.84) | $1.63 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.37 ($0.91) | $1.46 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,348 ($633) | $1,156 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,448 ($390) | $900 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 432 ($117) | $223 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,254 ($608) | $756 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,317 ($355) | $698 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 257 ($69) | $168 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 92 ($25) | $54 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 2,000 ($539) | $399 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 457 ($123) | $150 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 ($7) | $16 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 ($4.28) | $25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 63% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 240 ($65) | $46 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 226 ($61) | $30 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 376 ($102) | $91 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 328 ($88) | $102 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 91,123 ($24,574) | $16,500 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.24 ($1.14) | $0.58 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 238 ($64) | $50 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 29 ($8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 ($3.82) | $5.55 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 ($10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 184 ($50) | $100 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 15 ($4.10) | $5.34 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($3.35) | $2.87 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($3.95) | $8 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.26 ($1.42) | $4.28 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.08 ($1.10) | $1.39 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 ($8) | $18 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 81 ($22) | $36 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 ($11) | $18 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 176 ($48) | $40 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 172 ($46) | $49 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 ($5.36) | $9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 ($2.73) | $4.75 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($2.89) | $3.52 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,728 ($736) | $429 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.20 ($0.32) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 98 ($26) | $37 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($2.60) | $6 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,085 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
/
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Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,500
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,799
(R$ 10,380)
in Belo Horizonte.
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