Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (11,285 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (11,620 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (3,212 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.62 (1,556 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (4,252 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (2,415 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (8,800 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (2,769 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.23 (1,762 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.38 (1,812 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (14,981 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (3,499 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.44 (1,496 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 68% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,868 (1,302,937 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,563 (863,405 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 902 (303,846 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,219 (1,084,279 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,003 (674,584 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 489 (164,574 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 (26,434 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,894 (637,939 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 720 (242,497 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 42 (14,184 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (6,818 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 263 (88,497 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 315 (106,120 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (124,825 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 288 (97,135 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 96,649 (32,555,392 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.41 (1,821 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 250 (84,175 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (10,942 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (6,677 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (16,332 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 295 (99,301 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (7,629 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 16 (5,287 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 27 (9,025 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 10 (3,331 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (2,510 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 56 (18,898 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 127 (42,770 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 (20,140 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 205 (68,966 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 248 (83,542 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (9,106 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (3,690 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (3,213 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,454 (1,163,329 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (435 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 138 (46,420 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (4,085 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 593 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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