Cost of living in Belo Horizonte, Brazil vs Eugene, Oregon, United States
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 ($4.94) | $16 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 ($5.21) | $9 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 ($1.12) | $2.76 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.81 ($0.69) | $0.85 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 ($1.42) | $2.46 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.08 ($0.92) | $4.11 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 ($3.16) | $7 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.87 ($1.06) | $3.06 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.26 ($0.77) | $1.10 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.86 ($1.06) | $4.42 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 ($7) | $13 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 ($1.49) | $2.06 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.20 ($0.58) | $1.46 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,597 ($468) | $1,781 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,667 ($301) | $1,355 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 742 ($134) | $159 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,688 ($304) | $1,082 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,250 ($225) | $684 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 233 ($42) | $124 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 ($16) | $50 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,726 ($311) | $216 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 438 ($79) | $114 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 ($3.58) | $24 | - 85% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 ($3.31) | $24 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 179 ($32) | $56 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 160 ($29) | $45 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 310 ($56) | $93 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 264 ($48) | $149 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 102,277 ($18,441) | $20,089 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.70 ($0.85) | $0.78 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 207 ($37) | $48 | - 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 ($5.43) | $36 | - 85% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 ($2.62) | $9 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 ($8) | $12 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 223 ($40) | $152 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 ($2.85) | $5.35 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 ($2.34) | $3.34 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($2.72) | $6 | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 ($1.18) | $3.14 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.96 ($0.71) | $2.13 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 ($7) | $20 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Eugene, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 86 ($15) | $47 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 ($8) | $18 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 125 ($22) | $196 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 144 ($26) | $70 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 ($3.68) | $9 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($1.70) | $5.06 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($1.85) | $5.24 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,165 ($571) | $430 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.32 ($0.24) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 111 ($20) | $52 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 ($1.67) | $8 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,300 in Eugene, Oregon you would need to make just about $2,410 (R$ 13,368) in Belo Horizonte.
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