Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 33 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 33 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 30 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.39 (Dirham 3.89) | Dirham 6 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 14 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 10 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.06 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 15 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 3.84 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.85 (Dirham 3.50) | Dirham 10 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 58 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 60 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.58 (Dirham 4.02) | Dirham 4.75 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 72% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,705 (Dirham 2,671) | Dirham 10,327 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,184 (Dirham 1,575) | Dirham 7,900 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 426 (Dirham 307) | Dirham 989 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,009 (Dirham 2,169) | Dirham 6,077 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,113 (Dirham 1,524) | Dirham 4,308 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 496 (Dirham 358) | Dirham 558 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 366 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,184 (Dirham 1,575) | Dirham 1,419 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 633 (Dirham 457) | Dirham 338 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 50 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 51 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 312 (Dirham 225) | Dirham 197 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 289 (Dirham 209) | Dirham 190 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 374 (Dirham 270) | Dirham 343 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 268 (Dirham 193) | Dirham 348 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 33% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 107,622 (Dirham 77,595) | Dirham 89,840 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (Dirham 4.52) | Dirham 3.82 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 215 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 80 | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 29 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 26 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 14 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 65 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 56 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 363 (Dirham 262) | Dirham 382 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 20 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.39 (Dirham 3.88) | Dirham 20 | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 50 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 62 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 116 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 188 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 61 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 91 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 293 (Dirham 211) | Dirham 783 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 285 (Dirham 205) | Dirham 259 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 64 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 14 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 40 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,712 (Dirham 2,676) | Dirham 2,128 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.69 (Dirham 1.22) | Dirham 0.67 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 103 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 255 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 22 | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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