Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (423 ден) | 747 ден | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (406 ден) | 298 ден | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (123 ден) | 234 ден | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.19 (61 ден) | 77 ден | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (147 ден) | 122 ден | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (73 ден) | 79 ден | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 27 (318 ден) | 237 ден | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (115 ден) | 54 ден | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.67 (67 ден) | 42 ден | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.93 (58 ден) | 55 ден | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 49 (580 ден) | 333 ден | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (116 ден) | 94 ден | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.76 (56 ден) | 42 ден | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,565 (42,108 ден) | 37,146 ден | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,355 (27,810 ден) | 24,012 ден | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 851 (10,050 ден) | 7,088 ден | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,186 (37,635 ден) | 21,084 ден | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,251 (26,592 ден) | 15,523 ден | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 648 (7,656 ден) | 5,197 ден | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (1,113 ден) | 1,015 ден | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,796 (21,214 ден) | 28,748 ден | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 632 (7,467 ден) | 6,819 ден | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 37 (431 ден) | 438 ден | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (225 ден) | 339 ден | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 280 (3,305 ден) | 3,092 ден | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 289 (3,415 ден) | 2,144 ден | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 341 (4,030 ден) | 4,767 ден | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 288 (3,404 ден) | 5,247 ден | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 102,417 (1,209,638 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.23 (62 ден) | 79 ден | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 247 (2,914 ден) | 1,599 ден | + 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (358 ден) | 415 ден | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 43% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (263 ден) | 285 ден | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 54 (642 ден) | 370 ден | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 292 (3,450 ден) | 1,268 ден | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (277 ден) | 210 ден | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (156 ден) | 183 ден | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 23 (273 ден) | 188 ден | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (105 ден) | 78 ден | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 8 (95 ден) | 100 ден | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (560 ден) | 277 ден | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belo Horizonte | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 122 (1,443 ден) | 1,247 ден | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 (709 ден) | 636 ден | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 227 (2,676 ден) | 1,351 ден | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 247 (2,917 ден) | 1,711 ден | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (322 ден) | 297 ден | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (137 ден) | 123 ден | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (135 ден) | 132 ден | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,836 (45,308 ден) | 38,422 ден | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.21 (14 ден) | 8 ден | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 112 (1,328 ден) | 3,236 ден | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (138 ден) | 164 ден | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 998 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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