Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 ($7) | $16 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 ($6) | $8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 ($2.10) | $6 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.47 ($1.04) | $0.89 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 ($2.26) | $3.03 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 10 ($1.81) | $3.45 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 ($4.62) | $5.94 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 ($2.00) | $4.14 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 ($1.56) | $2.86 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.85 ($0.92) | $1.76 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 58 ($11) | $10 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 ($1.63) | $2.30 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.58 ($1.06) | $2.83 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,705 ($702) | $2,647 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,485 ($471) | $1,538 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 426 ($81) | $220 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,009 ($570) | $1,288 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,113 ($401) | $846 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 496 ($94) | $126 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 ($14) | $74 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,190 ($415) | $264 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 633 ($120) | $184 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 ($3.68) | $13 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 ($4.08) | $26 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 325 ($62) | $52 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 279 ($53) | $40 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 412 ($78) | $94 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 268 ($51) | $78 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 113,998 ($21,607) | $30,790 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 ($1.21) | $0.97 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 209 ($40) | $59 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 ($5.67) | $14 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 24 ($4.61) | $12 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 65 ($12) | $15 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 319 ($60) | $106 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 ($4.08) | $7 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 ($2.71) | $4.95 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 ($3.86) | $4.42 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 ($1.71) | $4.04 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.39 ($1.02) | $1.57 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 50 ($10) | $19 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 174 ($33) | $60 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 61 ($12) | $24 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 293 ($55) | $202 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 285 ($54) | $64 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 ($5.09) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 ($2.32) | $4.82 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 14 ($2.61) | $4.15 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,712 ($704) | $410 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.69 ($0.32) | $0.33 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 103 ($20) | $45 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 ($2.25) | $8 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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