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Belo Horizonte vs Rio de Janeiro

Brazil vs Brazil · 340 km apart

Belo Horizonte

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

R$2,956 ($547)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseBelo HorizonteRio de JaneiroCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$5.76$5.76Belo Horizonte
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$23.04$23.04Belo Horizonte
Cappuccino$1.73$1.73Belo Horizonte
Monthly groceries (single person)$131$131Belo Horizonte
Monthly public transport pass$21.12$21.12Belo Horizonte
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$55.68$55.68Belo Horizonte
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$16.13$16.13Belo Horizonte
Fitness club membership$16.13$16.13Belo Horizonte
Cinema ticket$4.22$4.22Belo Horizonte
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$235$235Belo Horizonte
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$163$163Belo Horizonte
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$490$490Belo Horizonte
Total single-person budget$547$547Belo Horizonte
Average net salary$832$832

Verdict

Belo Horizonte is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Belo Horizonte runs about $547 versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — a difference of roughly 0%.

Salary-adjusted, Belo Horizonte leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Belo Horizonte  ·  Full cost of living in Rio de Janeiro

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belo Horizonte cheaper than Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $547 per month in Belo Horizonte versus $547 in Rio de Janeiro — about 0% less.
How far is Belo Horizonte from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance between Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 340 km (211 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Belo Horizonte or Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated average net salary is $832 in Belo Horizonte and $832 in Rio de Janeiro. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $285 in Belo Horizonte versus $285 in Rio de Janeiro per month.