Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 | R$ 49 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 | R$ 38 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 | R$ 14 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.96 | R$ 5.79 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 | R$ 16 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 | R$ 9 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 | R$ 30 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 14 | R$ 14 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 | R$ 8 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 | R$ 7 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 52 | R$ 54 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 | R$ 11 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.62 | R$ 5.10 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,913 | R$ 6,179 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,677 | R$ 4,378 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 711 | R$ 609 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,642 | R$ 4,665 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,326 | R$ 3,032 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 425 | R$ 443 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 103 | R$ 89 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,905 | R$ 1,809 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 654 | R$ 705 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 | R$ 28 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 | R$ 26 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 284 | R$ 302 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 292 | R$ 317 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 410 | R$ 503 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 282 | R$ 380 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 99,173 | R$ 119,020 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 | R$ 5.81 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 256 | R$ 282 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 | R$ 46 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 25 | R$ 25 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 | R$ 49 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 231 | R$ 329 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 33 | R$ 17 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 | R$ 14 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 21 | R$ 23 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 | R$ 8 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 | R$ 4.97 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 59 | R$ 79 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 146 | R$ 139 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 | R$ 73 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 192 | R$ 374 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 237 | R$ 327 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 31 | R$ 39 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 | R$ 17 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 14 | R$ 13 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,267 | R$ 3,548 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 | R$ 1.67 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 169 | R$ 170 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 | R$ 12 | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,321 prices entered by 286 different people.
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