Cost of living in Belo Horizonte, Brazil vs Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (£3.50) | £9 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (£3.62) | £5.55 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (£0.78) | £3.43 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.81 (£0.49) | £0.92 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (£1.03) | £2.94 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.38 (£0.69) | £2.04 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (£2.25) | £4.73 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.87 (£0.75) | £1.69 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.26 (£0.55) | £0.62 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.79 (£0.74) | £1.97 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (£4.90) | £8 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (£1.03) | £1.94 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.28 (£0.42) | £1.07 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 77% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,605 (£334) | £1,537 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,643 (£211) | £1,287 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 742 (£95) | £165 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,653 (£212) | £1,797 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,217 (£156) | £927 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 233 (£30) | £115 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (£10) | £22 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,781 (£228) | £333 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 439 (£56) | £82 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (£2.62) | £7 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (£2.25) | £11 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 179 (£23) | £65 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 160 (£21) | £25 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 310 (£40) | £81 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 264 (£34) | £80 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 102,277 (£13,106) | £20,775 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.68 (£0.60) | £1.21 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 207 (£27) | £59 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (£3.86) | £18 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (£1.86) | £4.44 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (£4.71) | £6 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 208 (£27) | £89 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (£2.03) | £3.30 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (£1.66) | £1.48 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (£1.94) | £3.50 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (£0.84) | £1.81 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.96 (£0.51) | £1.30 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (£4.70) | £12 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (£11) | £34 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 42 (£5.34) | £18 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 124 (£16) | £104 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 144 (£18) | £53 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (£2.73) | £8 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (£1.14) | £3.07 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (£1.53) | £4.96 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,165 (£406) | £393 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.32 (£0.17) | £0.09 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 108 (£14) | £37 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (£1.19) | £11 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 795 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,000 in Edinburgh you would need to make just about £1,911 (R$ 14,910) in Belo Horizonte.
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