Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 33 ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 ($6) | $9 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 ($1.99) | $5.52 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.25 ($1.03) | $1.20 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 ($2.38) | $4.56 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 ($1.29) | $6 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 22 ($4.40) | $8 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 ($1.75) | $3.25 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.51 ($1.08) | $1.48 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.28 ($1.03) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 49 ($10) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 ($1.72) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.54 ($1.08) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,636 ($712) | $1,589 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,055 ($402) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 434 ($85) | $212 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,881 ($564) | $1,328 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,545 ($302) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 438 ($86) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 ($14) | $53 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,149 ($421) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 655 ($128) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 ($4.06) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 ($4.00) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 247 ($48) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 273 ($53) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 353 ($69) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 261 ($51) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 119,952 ($23,479) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 ($1.27) | $1.00 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 193 ($38) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 ($6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 24 ($4.71) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 65 ($13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 292 ($57) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 ($4.49) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 ($2.50) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 21 ($4.08) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 ($1.41) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 ($1.33) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 48 ($9) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 120 ($24) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 61 ($12) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 164 ($32) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 203 ($40) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 ($5.36) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 ($2.56) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 ($2.59) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,709 ($726) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.69 ($0.33) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 107 ($21) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($2.13) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 757 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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