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Cost of Living in Carmo de Minas

Carmo de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil · Population 13,797

▼ -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 Carmo de Minas

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 Carmo de Minas 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

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Cristina

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Virgínia

24 km away · Minas Gerais

Caxambu

26 km away · Minas Gerais

Conceição do Rio Verde

27 km away · Minas Gerais

Itanhandu

28 km away · Minas Gerais

Lambari

28 km away · Minas Gerais

Baependi

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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 Carmo de Minas

Carmo de Minas 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 Carmo de Minas 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 Carmo de Minas expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated R$2,026 ($375) per month in Carmo de Minas 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 Carmo de Minas?
A net salary of around R$2,634 ($488) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Carmo de Minas with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Carmo de Minas is R$3,159 ($585).
How much is rent in Carmo de Minas?
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 Carmo de Minas cheaper than Brazil on average?
Yes — Carmo de Minas 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 Carmo de Minas?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at R$496 ($92) in Carmo de Minas. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about R$22 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around R$7 ($1).
How do transport costs in Carmo de Minas compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Carmo de Minas is estimated at R$80 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Carmo de Minas are estimates based on Brazil national averages adjusted for city size (population 13,797). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.