Brazil
Brazil's third-largest city, nestled among mountains, known for its exceptional bar and restaurant culture and as the gateway to historic Minas Gerais towns.
#111 of 250
3% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 416
Based on NYC = 100 index
Belo Horizonte is the 111. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 416 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is utilities, 47% below the median: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 53, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 7. You also get off lightly on restaurants, transportation.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
48 prices on this page come from live scrapers (13 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 14, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/belo-horizonte. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 842.15 / month | 1 | 2026-10-14 | VivaReal |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,142.92 / month | 1 | 2026-10-14 | VivaReal |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 8.52 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Pork (1kg) | 7.62 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Beef (1kg) | 14.03 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 17.54 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 9.62 / item | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.76 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Cheese (1kg) | 12.43 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Butter (200g) | 3.61 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bread (500g) | 3.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Oats (500g) | 6.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.41 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 6.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Carrots (1kg) | 5.50 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Onions (1kg) | 2.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Garlic (1kg) | 1.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.41 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Banana (1kg) | 3.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Lentils (1kg) | 9.62 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 2.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.85 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sugar (1kg) | 2.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Coffee (250g) | 6.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 4.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Domestic Beer (0.5L) | 3.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Imported Beer (0.33L) | 2.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.29 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | National fuel price sources |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 52.89 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Electricity Tariffs |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 7.00 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Telecom Tariffs Japan / Brazil / South Africa |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 9.40 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Telecom Tariffs Japan / Brazil / South Africa |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 25.08 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 7.62 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 50.13 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 2.52 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 2.12 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 71.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 71.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 140.36 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 32.08 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
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