Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belo Horizonte | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (S/. 23) | S/. 20 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 32 (S/. 20) | S/. 17 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (S/. 7) | S/. 8 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.85 (S/. 3.10) | S/. 5.84 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (S/. 8) | S/. 9 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (S/. 5.19) | S/. 3.92 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (S/. 16) | S/. 11 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 12 (S/. 8) | S/. 5.07 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 (S/. 4.86) | S/. 2.95 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (S/. 3.98) | S/. 8 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 49 (S/. 31) | S/. 44 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (S/. 7) | S/. 9 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.57 (S/. 2.93) | S/. 2.28 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 46% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belo Horizonte | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,899 (S/. 2,497) | S/. 1,831 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,682 (S/. 1,717) | S/. 930 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 711 (S/. 455) | S/. 170 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,181 (S/. 2,037) | S/. 1,109 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,954 (S/. 1,251) | S/. 727 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 425 (S/. 272) | S/. 104 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 97 (S/. 62) | S/. 66 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,905 (S/. 1,220) | S/. 1,071 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 648 (S/. 415) | S/. 340 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 (S/. 17) | S/. 27 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (S/. 13) | S/. 14 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 55% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 284 (S/. 182) | S/. 137 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 298 (S/. 191) | S/. 87 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 360 (S/. 231) | S/. 239 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 282 (S/. 180) | S/. 230 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 47% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 99,173 (S/. 63,498) | S/. 53,456 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (S/. 3.85) | S/. 4.71 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 256 (S/. 164) | S/. 80 | + 105% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (S/. 22) | S/. 28 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 25 (S/. 16) | S/. 8 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (S/. 31) | S/. 20 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 231 (S/. 148) | S/. 61 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 33 (S/. 21) | S/. 24 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (S/. 8) | S/. 12 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 21 (S/. 14) | S/. 19 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (S/. 5.17) | S/. 5.11 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (S/. 4.32) | S/. 5.53 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 59 (S/. 38) | S/. 25 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belo Horizonte | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 146 (S/. 94) | S/. 35 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (S/. 38) | S/. 28 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 192 (S/. 123) | S/. 135 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 237 (S/. 152) | S/. 68 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 31 (S/. 20) | S/. 26 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (S/. 9) | S/. 14 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 14 (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,267 (S/. 2,092) | S/. 2,312 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 (S/. 0.82) | S/. 0.64 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 169 (S/. 108) | S/. 107 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (S/. 7) | S/. 12 | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 609 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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