Is Belo Horizonte more expensive than Colombo?

Belo Horizonte is 0.3% more expensive than Colombo overall. Rent is 13.2% lower, groceries 32.5% cheaper, and restaurants 24.9% more expensive.

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

Colombo has a purchasing power index of 19.1 while Belo Horizonte has 49.4 (NYC = 100). Belo Horizonte offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇱🇰 Colombo vs 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte

2026

Belo Horizonte is 0.3% more expensive

Category	🇱🇰 Colombo	🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte	Difference
Cost of Living	34.9	35.0	+0.3%
Rent	12.1	10.5	-13.2%
Groceries	50.1	33.8	-32.5%
Restaurants	25.3	31.6	+24.9%
Purchasing Power	19.1	49.4	+158.6%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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