Cost of Living Comparison Between Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Rio de Janeiro are 12.0% higher than in Belo Horizonte (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Rio de Janeiro are 15.3% higher than in Belo Horizonte | |
| Rent Prices in Rio de Janeiro are 28.5% higher than in Belo Horizonte | |
| Restaurant Prices in Rio de Janeiro are 20.3% higher than in Belo Horizonte | |
| Groceries Prices in Rio de Janeiro are 4.8% higher than in Belo Horizonte | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Rio de Janeiro is 13.0% lower than in Belo Horizonte | |
Restaurants | Belo Horizonte Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 R$ | 35.00 R$ | +40.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 170.00 R$ | 200.00 R$ | +17.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 R$ | 35.00 R$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 R$ | 10.00 R$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 R$ | 15.00 R$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 8.05 R$ | 10.00 R$ | +24.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 5.54 R$ | 6.13 R$ | +10.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.69 R$ | 3.82 R$ | +41.8 % |
Markets | Belo Horizonte Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 18.84 R$ | 21.57 R$ | +14.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 7.51 R$ | 7.71 R$ | +2.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.52 R$ | 2.72 R$ | -22.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 10.48 R$ | 11.04 R$ | +5.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 20.52 R$ | 19.65 R$ | -4.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.20 R$ | 7.99 R$ | -2.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 18.21 R$ | 19.40 R$ | +6.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.02 R$ | 5.38 R$ | +7.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.16 R$ | 3.96 R$ | +25.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.32 R$ | 3.08 R$ | +32.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.43 R$ | 4.42 R$ | +28.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.74 R$ | 2.76 R$ | +0.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.04 R$ | 2.83 R$ | +38.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.23 R$ | 3.24 R$ | +0.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.53 R$ | 2.99 R$ | -15.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 37.50 R$ | 40.00 R$ | +6.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.93 R$ | 6.10 R$ | -12.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.62 R$ | 10.83 R$ | -20.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.00 R$ | 10.00 R$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Belo Horizonte Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.25 R$ | 6.00 R$ | +14.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 228.00 R$ | 285.00 R$ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.30 R$ | 6.00 R$ | +13.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 10.46 R$ | 8.85 R$ | -15.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 R$ | 40.32 R$ | -10.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 20.35 R$ | 21.59 R$ | +6.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 110,000.00 R$ | 109,990.00 R$ | -0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 157,650.00 R$ | 149,611.12 R$ | -5.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belo Horizonte Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 331.00 R$ | 544.34 R$ | +64.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 87.08 R$ | 94.12 R$ | +8.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 103.08 R$ | 111.48 R$ | +8.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belo Horizonte Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 125.33 R$ | 133.78 R$ | +6.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 170.00 R$ | 250.00 R$ | +47.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 30.00 R$ | 40.00 R$ | +33.3 % |
Childcare | Belo Horizonte Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,800.00 R$ | 2,929.17 R$ | +62.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 33,650.00 R$ | 48,777.78 R$ | +45.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belo Horizonte Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 283.38 R$ | 291.31 R$ | +2.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 230.00 R$ | 235.47 R$ | +2.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 413.89 R$ | 407.27 R$ | -1.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 385.71 R$ | 377.65 R$ | -2.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Belo Horizonte Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,015.38 R$ | 2,328.57 R$ | +15.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,395.83 R$ | 1,636.36 R$ | +17.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,576.92 R$ | 4,631.82 R$ | +29.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,361.54 R$ | 3,413.64 R$ | +44.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belo Horizonte Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 681.28 R$ | 1,028.06 R$ | +50.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 480.00 R$ | 609.98 R$ | +27.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belo Horizonte Edit |
Rio de Janeiro Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,780.00 R$ | 1,785.31 R$ | +0.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.77 | 10.32 | +17.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 61 | 122 |
Cities near Belo Horizonte: | Cost of Living in Contagem | 15.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barbacena | 116.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ipatinga | 130.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Juiz de Fora | 172.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Governador Valadares | 195.13 miles |
Cities near Rio de Janeiro: | Cost of Living in Niteroi | 12.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Duque de Caxias | 15.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nova Iguacu | 24.35 miles |
| Cost of Living in Petropolis | 41.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Teresopolis | 59.79 miles |
| Cost of Living in Saquarema | 74.61 miles |
| Cost of Living in Volta Redonda | 79.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barra Mansa | 82.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nova Friburgo | 87.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sao Pedro da Aldeia | 88.48 miles |