Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Belo Horizonte | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 33 (68 kr) | 101 kr | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (66 kr) | 85 kr | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (21 kr) | 58 kr | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.25 (11 kr) | 14 kr | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (25 kr) | 36 kr | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (13 kr) | 30 kr | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 22 (46 kr) | 49 kr | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (18 kr) | 28 kr | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.51 (11 kr) | 12 kr | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.28 (11 kr) | 16 kr | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 49 (99 kr) | 95 kr | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (18 kr) | 20 kr | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.54 (11 kr) | 22 kr | - 48% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Belo Horizonte | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,636 (7,368 kr) | 13,589 kr | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,055 (4,164 kr) | 9,634 kr | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 434 (880 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,763 (5,599 kr) | 8,785 kr | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,545 (3,131 kr) | 6,374 kr | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 438 (887 kr) | 410 kr | + 116% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 (142 kr) | 275 kr | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,149 (4,356 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 655 (1,328 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (42 kr) | 67 kr | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (41 kr) | 203 kr | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 247 (500 kr) | 937 kr | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 273 (553 kr) | 400 kr | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 353 (715 kr) | 958 kr | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 261 (529 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 119,952 (243,099 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 (13 kr) | 16 kr | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 193 (392 kr) | 553 kr | - 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (66 kr) | 236 kr | - 72% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Belo Horizonte | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 24 (49 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 65 (132 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 292 (591 kr) | 207 kr | + 185% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (46 kr) | 41 kr | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (26 kr) | 31 kr | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 21 (42 kr) | 28 kr | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (15 kr) | 28 kr | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (14 kr) | 21 kr | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 48 (98 kr) | 274 kr | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Belo Horizonte | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 120 (243 kr) | 407 kr | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 61 (125 kr) | 264 kr | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 164 (333 kr) | 966 kr | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 203 (412 kr) | 882 kr | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (55 kr) | 131 kr | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (27 kr) | 40 kr | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (27 kr) | 70 kr | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,709 (7,516 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.69 (3.43 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 107 (217 kr) | 286 kr | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (22 kr) | 66 kr | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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