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Cost of Living in Belo Oriente

Belo Oriente, Minas Gerais, Brazil · Population 23,928

▼ -16% vs Brazil average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)R$2,026 ($375)
Couple, monthlyR$3,591 ($665)
Family of four, monthlyR$4,641 ($859)

Estimated Prices in Belo Oriente

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantR$21.87 ($4.05)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeR$87.48 ($16.20)per meal
CappuccinoR$6.56 ($1.22)each
Monthly groceries (single person)R$496 ($91.80)per month
Monthly public transport passR$80.19 ($14.85)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentR$211 ($39.15)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)R$61.24 ($11.34)per month
Fitness club membershipR$61.24 ($11.34)per month
Cinema ticketR$16.04 ($2.97)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreR$817 ($151)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreR$568 ($105)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreR$1,704 ($316)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Belo Oriente is R$3,159 ($585) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of R$2,026 ($375) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly R$2,634 ($488) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (R$568 ($105)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Açucena

18 km away · Minas Gerais

Santana do Paraíso

18 km away · Minas Gerais

Ipaba

23 km away · Minas Gerais

Ipatinga

28 km away · Minas Gerais

Coronel Fabriciano

37 km away · Minas Gerais

Iapu

37 km away · Minas Gerais

Timóteo

44 km away · Minas Gerais

Virginópolis

50 km away · Minas Gerais

Other Major Cities in Brazil

São Paulo

São Paulo · pop. 23,086,000

R$3,006 ($557) / mo

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro · pop. 12,592,000

R$2,956 ($547) / mo

Belo Horizonte

Minas Gerais · pop. 5,328,000

R$2,956 ($547) / mo

Fortaleza

Ceará · pop. 4,167,996

R$2,610 ($483) / mo

Brasília

Distrito Federal · pop. 2,996,899

R$2,610 ($483) / mo

Teresina

Piauí · pop. 2,729,527

R$2,610 ($483) / mo

Salvador

Bahia · pop. 2,417,678

R$2,610 ($483) / mo

Manaus

Amazonas · pop. 2,303,732

R$2,610 ($483) / mo

Living in Belo Oriente

Belo Oriente is one of the key cities in Brazil. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is R$2,026 ($375), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around R$568 ($105) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to R$4,641 ($859) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately R$3,591 ($665) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Belo Oriente is R$3,159 ($585). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least R$2,634 ($488) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belo Oriente expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated R$2,026 ($375) per month in Belo Oriente including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Brazil.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Belo Oriente?
A net salary of around R$2,634 ($488) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Belo Oriente with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Belo Oriente is R$3,159 ($585).
How much is rent in Belo Oriente?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated R$817 ($151) per month in the city centre and R$568 ($105) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about R$1,704 ($316).
Is Belo Oriente cheaper than Brazil on average?
Yes — Belo Oriente is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Brazil average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Belo Oriente?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at R$496 ($92) in Belo Oriente. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about R$22 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around R$7 ($1).
How do transport costs in Belo Oriente compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Belo Oriente is estimated at R$80 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Belo Oriente are estimates based on Brazil national averages adjusted for city size (population 23,928). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.