Cost of living in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 33 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 91 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 93 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 56 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.25 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 34 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 17 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 22 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 58 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 35 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.51 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.28 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 49 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 181 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 27 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.54 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 15 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,636 (Mex$ 13,510) | Mex$ 10,869 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,055 (Mex$ 7,636) | Mex$ 8,506 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 434 (Mex$ 1,613) | Mex$ 1,705 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,763 (Mex$ 10,266) | Mex$ 7,299 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,545 (Mex$ 5,741) | Mex$ 4,552 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 438 (Mex$ 1,627) | Mex$ 1,388 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 430 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,149 (Mex$ 7,986) | Mex$ 9,134 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 655 (Mex$ 2,436) | Mex$ 1,980 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 89 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 92 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 42% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 247 (Mex$ 916) | Mex$ 719 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 273 (Mex$ 1,014) | Mex$ 657 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 353 (Mex$ 1,312) | Mex$ 1,188 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 261 (Mex$ 970) | Mex$ 817 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 119,952 (Mex$ 445,737) | Mex$ 325,488 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 193 (Mex$ 718) | Mex$ 545 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 123 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 38% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 24 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 73 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 65 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 251 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 292 (Mex$ 1,084) | Mex$ 514 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 72 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 34 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 21 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 45 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 22 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 48 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 84 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Belo Horizonte | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 120 (Mex$ 446) | Mex$ 321 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 61 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 135 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 164 (Mex$ 610) | Mex$ 580 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 203 (Mex$ 756) | Mex$ 621 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 80 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 45 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 34 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,709 (Mex$ 13,781) | Mex$ 10,888 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.69 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 3.59 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 107 (Mex$ 398) | Mex$ 581 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 46 | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 782 prices entered by 73 different people.
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