🇧🇷 South America
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Brazil's lowest CoL among major cities; strong local food scene
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Belo Horizonte climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 109,096 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 337 Mbps | 181 Mbps | 9 ms | 100,736 |
| Mobile | 317 Mbps | 33.5 Mbps | 18 ms | 8,360 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 5.06 BRL, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $620 | BRL 3,136 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,175 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,278 | BRL 11,529 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $617 | BRL 3,123 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $556 | BRL 2,812 |
| 1BR outside center | $272 | BRL 1,375 |
| 3BR city center | $866 | BRL 4,383 |
| 3BR outside center | $557 | BRL 2,817 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $214 | BRL 1,084 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $102 | BRL 516 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $5.93 | BRL 30.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $35.57 | BRL 180 |
| Fast food combo | $8.89 | BRL 45.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $3.65 | BRL 18.48 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.19 | BRL 6.02 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $81 | BRL 408 |
| Phone plan / mo | $12 | BRL 60.71 |
| Internet / mo | $22 | BRL 109 |
| Gym membership / mo | $28 | BRL 143 |
| Cinema ticket | $7.90 | BRL 40.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $438 | BRL 2,218 |
| International school / yr | $13,888 | BRL 70,278 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $23,495 | BRL 118,890 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Brazil
Country-level research that applies to living in Belo Horizonte — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90 days visa-free + 90 extension |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) — income requirement $1,500/mo or $18,000 savings — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | DNV years generally don't count; retirement/investor routes do |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 27.5% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 8/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
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Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo