- Cost of Living
- Brazil
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- Montes Claros
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montes Claros, Brazil compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 3% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (元37) | 元45 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 (元44) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (元12) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.90 (元5.37) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 4.80 (元9) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.40 (元10) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 27 (元49) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 1.70 (元3.15) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.69 (元4.98) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.50 (元8) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 27 (元51) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.13 (元9) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.83 (元5.24) | - | - | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,733 (元3,208) | 元1,500 | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 900 (元1,666) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 170 (元315) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,100 (元2,036) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 700 (元1,295) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 140 (元259) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 125 (元231) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 3,191 (元5,906) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 471 (元871) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (元43) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (元463) | 元500 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 147 (元271) | 元250 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 200 (元370) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 200 (元370) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 27,000 (元49,966) | 元99,994 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.42 (元6) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元83 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 9 (元17) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 13 (元24) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 100 (元185) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 11 (元20) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 5.39 (元10) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 4.80 (元9) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.80 (元7) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 1.90 (元3.52) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 20 (元37) | 元30 | + 23% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Montes Claros (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 70 (元130) | 元90 | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 25 (元47) | 元70 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 150 (元278) | 元300 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 12 (元22) | 元45 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 3.29 (元6) | 元25 | - 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.52 (元10) | 元10 | + 2% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (元2.39) | 元0.30 | + 696% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 80 (元149) | 元150 | - 1% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (元13) | 元20 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on April 03, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Montes Claros (Brazil) is about the same as in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元4,681
(R$ 2,529)
in Montes Claros
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,600
in Zibo.
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