Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Divinopolis (Brazil)
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| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | Divinopolis (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 27 | R$ 23 | 16% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 27 | R$ 23 | 16% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 6 | R$ 12 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 3.63 | R$ 3.59 | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 7 | R$ 5.56 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 5.59 | R$ 5.39 | 4% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 17 | R$ 18 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 5.97 | R$ 4.86 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 3.95 | R$ 3.90 | 1% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 4.69 | R$ 4.80 | 2% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 38 | R$ 86 | 55% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 8 | R$ 6 | 26% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 2.87 | R$ 3.74 | 23% |
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||
| Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | Divinopolis (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,500 | R$ 1,603 | 56% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,534 | R$ 1,000 | 53% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 608 | R$ 881 | 31% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,843 | R$ 900 | 105% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,272 | R$ 700 | 82% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 233 | R$ 300 | 22% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 78 | R$ 135 | 42% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,816 | R$ 2,159 | 16% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 439 | R$ 466 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 22 | R$ 22 | 0% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 18 | R$ 14 | 28% |
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||
| Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | Divinopolis (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 184 | R$ 220 | 16% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 160 | R$ 288 | 44% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 325 | R$ 335 | 3% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 286 | R$ 378 | 24% |
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||
| Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | Divinopolis (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 97,876 | R$ 154,370 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.61 | R$ 3.64 | 27% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 231 | R$ 160 | 45% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 30 | R$ 51 | 41% |
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||
| Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | Divinopolis (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 15 | R$ 29 | 50% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 37 | R$ 21 | 79% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 196 | R$ 259 | 25% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 16 | R$ 13 | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 13 | R$ 13 | 0% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 14 | R$ 19 | 26% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 6 | R$ 6 | 6% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 4.16 | R$ 5.44 | 23% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 39 | R$ 24 | 58% |
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Divinopolis (Brazil) | ||
| Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | Divinopolis (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 79 | R$ 62 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 39 | R$ 38 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 179 | R$ 32 | 458% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 145 | R$ 136 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 19 | R$ 11 | 78% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 9 | R$ 7 | 31% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 12 | R$ 8 | 55% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,010 | R$ 3,126 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.32 | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 119 | R$ 84 | 42% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 9 | R$ 12 | 22% |
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