Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 ($U293) | $U714 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 37 ($U290) | $U429 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 ($U85) | $U208 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.35 ($U42) | $U42 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 ($U100) | $U170 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 ($U53) | $U111 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 ($U198) | $U296 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 ($U70) | $U78 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.96 ($U39) | $U58 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.94 ($U39) | $U93 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 47 ($U372) | $U358 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 ($U72) | $U128 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.59 ($U44) | $U79 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,800 ($U29,955) | $U43,165 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,325 ($U18,333) | $U26,535 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 426 ($U3,359) | $U3,705 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,855 ($U22,510) | $U26,657 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,863 ($U14,688) | $U18,481 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 496 ($U3,910) | $U2,438 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 72 ($U569) | $U1,504 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,841 ($U14,515) | $U18,647 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 535 ($U4,221) | $U6,597 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 ($U215) | $U256 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 ($U169) | $U316 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 287 ($U2,263) | $U3,458 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 305 ($U2,405) | $U1,774 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 389 ($U3,069) | $U4,623 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 269 ($U2,118) | $U4,183 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 120,830 ($U952,600) | $U1,245,270 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.42 ($U43) | $U74 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 218 ($U1,720) | $U2,363 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 ($U245) | $U471 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 29 ($U228) | $U310 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 ($U404) | $U554 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 327 ($U2,578) | $U1,644 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 ($U143) | $U369 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 ($U107) | $U156 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 ($U141) | $U330 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 ($U66) | $U107 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.02 ($U40) | $U130 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 ($U338) | $U552 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 123 ($U966) | $U1,497 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 62 ($U490) | $U660 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 293 ($U2,309) | $U1,262 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 269 ($U2,119) | $U2,340 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 ($U217) | $U425 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 ($U107) | $U196 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 ($U98) | $U188 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,712 ($U29,266) | $U53,672 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.69 ($U13) | $U4.92 | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 95 ($U747) | $U2,666 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($U86) | $U201 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,829 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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