What does groceries cost in Contagem?

Basic groceries in Contagem cost: milk (1L) ($1), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($2), eggs (12 pack) ($2), chicken breast (1kg) ($2), apples (1kg) ($1), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Contagem?

Dining out in Contagem: inexpensive meal ($5), mid-range restaurant meal ($24), local beer ($2), coffee ($2).

What does housing cost in Contagem?

Average monthly rent in Contagem: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($224), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($152), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($381), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($248).

What does transportation cost in Contagem?

Transportation costs in Contagem: public transport ticket ($1.30), monthly transport pass ($54.42), taxi starting fare ($0.92), gasoline per liter ($0.92).

What does utilities cost in Contagem?

Monthly utilities in Contagem: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($75), mobile phone plan ($14), internet ($13).

What does entertainment cost in Contagem?

Entertainment costs in Contagem: gym membership ($22), movie ticket ($7), theater ticket ($30).

What does personal care cost in Contagem?

Personal care items in Contagem: deodorant ($2), shampoo ($3), toothpaste ($1), haircut ($6).

What does clothing cost in Contagem?

Clothing prices in Contagem: jeans ($45), dress ($40), sneakers ($60), leather shoes ($52).

What does healthcare cost in Contagem?

Healthcare costs in Contagem: cold medicine ($2), antibiotics ($7), doctor visit ($29).

What does education cost in Contagem?

Education costs in Contagem: preschool (monthly) ($130), international school (monthly) ($6778).

What does other expenses cost in Contagem?

Costs in Contagem include: averageSalary ($227), tv ($295), microwave ($80), laundryDetergent ($3), cleaning ($3).

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Cost of Living in Contagem

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Last updated:April 4, 2026

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$1.30

Bananas 1kg

$1.27

Beef 1kg

$5.04

Bread 500g

$0.99

Chicken Breast 1kg

$2.23

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$1.69

Coca-Cola 2L

$1.34

Domestic Beer 500mL

$0.95

Eggs (12)

$1.74

Imported Beer 330mL

$2.11

Lettuce 1kg

$0.67

Local Cheese 1kg

$5.37

Milk 1L

$0.78

Onions 1kg

$0.83

Oranges 1kg

$0.87

Potatoes 1kg

$0.90

Rice 1kg

$1.50

Tomatoes 1kg

$1.09

Water 1.5L

$0.62

Wine Bottle

$6.97

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$1.60

Cocktail

$4.37

Coffee

$1.56

Inexpensive Meal

$4.62

Mid-Range Meal

$24.34

Soda (Restaurant)

$0.87

Water

$0.43

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$223.89

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$152.38

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$380.86

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$247.72

Transportation

Car

$15,684.00

Gasoline 1L

$0.92

Monthly Pass

$54.42

One-way Ticket

$1.30

Taxi (per km)

$1.01

Taxi Start

$0.92

Taxi Trip

$5.50

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$7.81

Utilities

Basic Utilities (Small Apartment)

$87.00

Basic Utilities 85m²

$75.13

Internet

$13.32

Mobile Minute

$0.21

Phone Plan

$14.04

Entertainment

Cinema

$7.04

Gym

$21.57

Tennis Court

$20.84

Theater

$30.00

Personal Care

Deodorant

$2.27

Haircut

$5.78

Shampoo

$2.65

Toilet Paper

$2.32

Toothpaste

$0.69

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$40.22

Jeans

$44.52

Leather Shoes

$51.86

Sneakers

$60.39

Healthcare

Antibiotics

$7.00

Cold Medicine

$2.27

Doctor Visit

$29.00

Education

International School

$6,777.56

Preschool

$130.23

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$226.77

Cleaning

$2.76

Laundry Detergent

$2.82

Microwave

$80.00

Tablet

$1,009.00

$295.00

Total Monthly Cost

$1,223

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$811

Median rent based on analysis of 56 apartments in April

Minimum$345

Maximum$2,607

Groceries

$100

Food Outside

$247

Base Cost

$66

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