Is Rio de Janeiro more expensive than Belo Horizonte?

Rio de Janeiro is 6.6% more expensive than Belo Horizonte overall. Rent is 41.0% higher, groceries 13.0% more expensive, and restaurants 7.9% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Belo Horizonte or Rio de Janeiro?

Belo Horizonte has a purchasing power index of 49.4 while Rio de Janeiro has 43.7 (NYC = 100). Belo Horizonte offers better purchasing power.

Confronto del Costo della Vita · 2026

🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte vs 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro

2026

Rio de Janeiro è 6.6% più costoso

Categoria	🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte	🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro	Differenza
Costo della Vita	35.0	37.3	+6.6%
Affitto	10.5	14.8	+41.0%
Generi Alimentari	33.8	38.2	+13.0%
Ristoranti	31.6	34.1	+7.9%
Potere d'Acquisto	49.4	43.7	-11.5%

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