Is Santos more expensive than Belo Horizonte?

Santos is 22.5% more expensive than Belo Horizonte overall. Rent is 12.5% higher, groceries 15.1% more expensive, and restaurants 0.0% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Belo Horizonte or Santos?

Belo Horizonte has a purchasing power index of 50.3 while Santos has 42.9 (NYC = 100). Belo Horizonte offers better purchasing power.

Belo Horizonte vs Santos: Santos is 22.5% more expensive, rent 13% higher (2026)

Category	🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte	🇧🇷 Santos	Difference
Cost of Living	20.9	25.6	+22.5%
Rent	10.4	11.7	+12.5%
Groceries	31.7	36.5	+15.1%
Restaurants	33.0	33.0	0.0%
Purchasing Power	50.3	42.9	-14.7%

Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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