Cost of living in Belo Horizonte, Brazil compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 ($8) | $11 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($1.90) | $4.73 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.71 ($0.78) | $1.02 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 ($2.43) | $3.36 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.30 ($1.24) | $2.20 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 ($3.75) | $4.41 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.07 ($1.46) | $3.45 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.31 ($0.96) | $1.16 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.93 ($1.42) | $4.46 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 ($12) | $12 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 ($1.96) | $1.63 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.38 ($0.98) | $2.16 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,667 ($770) | $1,104 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,449 ($418) | $874 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 383 ($110) | $177 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,114 ($610) | $756 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,171 ($338) | $692 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 218 ($63) | $244 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 71 ($20) | $51 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,514 ($437) | $400 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 453 ($131) | $150 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 ($4.65) | $24 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 62% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 260 ($75) | $48 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 206 ($59) | $29 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 374 ($108) | $93 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 276 ($80) | $102 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 39% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,157 ($25,738) | $16,500 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.95 ($1.14) | $0.57 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 222 ($64) | $50 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 ($9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 ($4.17) | $5.55 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 ($12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 207 ($60) | $83 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 ($3.97) | $5.34 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 ($3.26) | $2.87 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 ($4.04) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.93 ($1.42) | $4.28 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.93 ($1.13) | $1.39 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 ($9) | $18 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 1% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 92 ($27) | $33 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 ($13) | $18 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 216 ($62) | $40 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 184 ($53) | $49 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 ($5.99) | $12 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 ($2.89) | $5.00 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($2.77) | $3.52 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,983 ($861) | $429 | + 101% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.32 ($0.38) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 106 ($31) | $33 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 ($2.63) | $6 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,481 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.28869
USD
/
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Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,600
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,987
(R$ 10,347)
in Belo Horizonte.
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