Cost of living in Belo Horizonte, Brazil vs Shanghai, China
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (33元) | 76元 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (33元) | 37元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (8元) | 20元 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.63 (4.43元) | 17元 | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (9元) | 18元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.59 (7元) | 11元 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (21元) | 64元 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.97 (7元) | 17元 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.95 (4.82元) | 7元 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.69 (5.73元) | 5.14元 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (47元) | 133元 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (10元) | 8元 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.87 (3.51元) | 14元 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 71% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,500 (3,053元) | 19,521元 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,534 (1,874元) | 11,559元 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 608 (743元) | 402元 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,843 (2,250元) | 11,032元 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,272 (1,553元) | 5,818元 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 233 (284元) | 243元 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 (96元) | 92元 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,816 (2,218元) | 2,418元 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 439 (536元) | 553元 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (27元) | 49元 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (22元) | 42元 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 184 (225元) | 617元 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 160 (196元) | 252元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 325 (397元) | 738元 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 286 (350元) | 1,002元 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 97,876 (119,542元) | 175,109元 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.61 (5.63元) | 7元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 231 (283元) | 237元 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (37元) | 46元 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (18元) | 24元 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (45元) | 36元 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 196 (239元) | 902元 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (19元) | 53元 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (15元) | 49元 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (17元) | 38元 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (7元) | 9元 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.16 (5.08元) | 19元 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (47元) | 129元 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 79 (96元) | 252元 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 39 (48元) | 118元 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 179 (219元) | 1,412元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 145 (177元) | 549元 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 (23元) | 95元 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (11元) | 36元 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (15元) | 42元 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,010 (3,676元) | 3,359元 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.32 (1.62元) | 0.46元 | + 251% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 119 (146元) | 612元 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (12元) | 22元 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 682 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Shanghai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 62,000元 in Shanghai you would need to make just about 30,654元 (R$ 25,098) in Belo Horizonte.
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