Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 (€7) | €16 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 37 (€7) | €9 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (€2.07) | €4.19 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.35 (€1.02) | €1.08 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (€2.41) | €3.61 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (€1.28) | €2.96 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (€4.80) | €5.17 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (€1.69) | €2.52 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.96 (€0.95) | €1.85 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.94 (€0.94) | €1.00 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 47 (€9) | €8 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (€1.75) | €1.66 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.59 (€1.07) | €1.46 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,800 (€725) | €1,729 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,325 (€444) | €1,264 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 426 (€81) | €212 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,855 (€545) | €1,009 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,863 (€356) | €705 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 496 (€95) | €131 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 72 (€14) | €26 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,841 (€351) | €343 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 535 (€102) | €101 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (€5.20) | €7 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (€4.10) | €14 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Cologne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 287 (€55) | €82 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 305 (€58) | €42 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 389 (€74) | €92 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 269 (€51) | €91 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 120,830 (€23,066) | €20,632 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.42 (€1.03) | €1.74 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 218 (€42) | €95 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 (€5.94) | €20 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 29 (€5.53) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 (€10) | €10 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 327 (€62) | €46 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (€3.45) | €3.18 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (€2.59) | €2.17 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (€3.41) | €1.97 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (€1.60) | €1.45 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.02 (€0.96) | €1.60 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (€8) | €20 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 123 (€23) | €36 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 62 (€12) | €20 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 293 (€56) | €129 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 269 (€51) | €62 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (€5.25) | €8 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (€2.59) | €2.89 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (€2.37) | €4.27 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,712 (€709) | €498 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.69 (€0.32) | €0.08 | + 290% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 95 (€18) | €43 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€2.08) | €6 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 667 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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