Cost of Living in Belo Horizonte
Summary of cost of living in Belo Horizonte, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,092.0$ (11,379.8R$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 569.1$ (3,095.5R$), excluding rent.
- Belo Horizonte is 64.8% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Belo Horizonte is, on average, 84.3% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 R$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 180.00 R$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 40.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 10.00 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 16.00 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 9.81 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.67 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.90 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 5.08 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 7.63 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 4.17 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 10.93 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 21.20 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.47 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 19.07 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.58 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.23 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.90 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.44 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.68 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.21 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.13 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.88 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 40.00 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.06 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.16 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.48 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.75 R$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 345.00 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 8.05 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 32.25 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 6.13 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 120,000.00 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 158,428.89 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 396.00 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 69.58 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 112.80 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 136.48 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 219.09 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 35.00 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,955.56 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 37,600.00 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 301.52 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 232.57 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 433.14 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 346.49 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,484.89 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,515.62 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,947.63 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,592.35 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 931.88 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 457.23 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,476.15 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.95 |
Prices in Belo Horizonte
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Last update: 7 December 2025
Last update: 7 December 2025
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