Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 34% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 (COL$32,663) | COL$32,134 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 37 (COL$32,323) | COL$22,323 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (COL$9,516) | COL$12,457 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.35 (COL$4,703) | COL$3,863 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (COL$11,101) | COL$10,569 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (COL$5,893) | COL$3,843 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (COL$22,109) | COL$13,588 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (COL$7,796) | COL$8,665 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.96 (COL$4,357) | COL$4,664 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.94 (COL$4,341) | COL$5,396 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 47 (COL$41,456) | COL$44,972 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (COL$8,066) | COL$6,685 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.59 (COL$4,917) | COL$5,367 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,800 (COL$3,340,322) | COL$3,322,480 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,325 (COL$2,044,387) | COL$1,652,800 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 426 (COL$374,549) | COL$296,098 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,855 (COL$2,510,092) | COL$1,952,220 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,863 (COL$1,637,936) | COL$1,150,370 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 496 (COL$435,996) | COL$199,282 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 72 (COL$63,447) | COL$85,672 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,841 (COL$1,618,569) | COL$1,688,160 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 535 (COL$470,652) | COL$774,932 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (COL$23,956) | COL$26,646 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (COL$18,876) | COL$13,016 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 84% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Medellín | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 287 (COL$252,345) | COL$194,451 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 305 (COL$268,136) | COL$104,922 | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 389 (COL$342,267) | COL$315,909 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 269 (COL$236,132) | COL$258,907 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 44% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 120,830 (COL$106,226,014) | COL$65,836,800 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.42 (COL$4,761) | COL$3,774 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 218 (COL$191,804) | COL$131,646 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (COL$28,129) | COL$26,561 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 29 (COL$25,450) | COL$20,231 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 (COL$44,999) | COL$35,044 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 327 (COL$287,476) | COL$91,946 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (COL$15,904) | COL$27,294 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (COL$11,924) | COL$15,340 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (COL$15,707) | COL$16,983 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (COL$7,376) | COL$7,972 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.02 (COL$4,416) | COL$6,994 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (COL$37,708) | COL$30,725 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 84% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belo Horizonte | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 123 (COL$107,742) | COL$50,710 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 62 (COL$54,604) | COL$38,470 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 293 (COL$257,445) | COL$112,608 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 269 (COL$236,328) | COL$112,873 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (COL$24,180) | COL$28,904 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (COL$11,923) | COL$10,322 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (COL$10,922) | COL$4,456 | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,712 (COL$3,263,450) | COL$2,177,680 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.69 (COL$1,487) | COL$218 | + 582% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 95 (COL$83,301) | COL$149,538 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (COL$9,559) | COL$22,434 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | + 34% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,769 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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