Cost of Living in Minas Gerais
Prices in Minas Gerais (First-Level Administrative Unit in Brazil)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Belo Horizonte - 40 contributors in the past 12 months
Uberlandia - 9 contributors
Juiz de Fora - 9 contributors
Poços de Caldas - 2 contributors
Contagem - 2 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 28.73 R$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 144.81 R$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 37.68 R$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 9.64 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 14.17 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 9.30 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.53 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.44 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 5.01 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 7.49 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.85 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 10.61 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 20.70 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.93 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 19.27 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.28 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.15 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.62 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.41 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.51 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.23 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.85 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.82 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 39.83 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 5.76 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.64 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.93 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.08 R$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 266.29 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.74 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 7.70 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 34.61 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 6.03 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 114,168.97 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 158,114.52 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 366.31 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 65.68 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 106.73 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 128.46 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 166.32 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 35.30 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,609.09 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 47,247.78 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 283.67 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 231.41 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 437.27 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 318.38 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,706.05 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,022.00 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,012.98 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,015.37 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 705.08 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 420.31 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,249.13 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.86 | |
Over the last 12 months, 1198 data points were contributed by 239 people of this region.
Last update: 12 January 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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