Cost of living in Guarulhos, Brazil vs Hong Kong
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (HK$34) | HK$78 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (HK$34) | HK$38 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (HK$9) | HK$46 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.99 (HK$4.15) | HK$24 | - 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (HK$9) | HK$30 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (HK$9) | HK$24 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (HK$23) | HK$94 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (HK$9) | HK$27 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.24 (HK$5.89) | HK$18 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.67 (HK$5.11) | HK$18 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (HK$42) | HK$228 | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (HK$9) | HK$16 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.84 (HK$3.95) | HK$19 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 88% | |||
| Housing in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 88% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,543 (HK$3,536) | HK$42,886 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,471 (HK$2,046) | HK$30,303 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 207 (HK$287) | HK$1,785 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,514 (HK$2,106) | HK$22,986 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,093 (HK$1,520) | HK$15,433 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 171 (HK$238) | HK$1,098 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 93 (HK$129) | HK$144 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,833 (HK$2,549) | HK$5,101 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 483 (HK$672) | HK$1,193 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (HK$21) | HK$70 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (HK$19) | HK$93 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 140 (HK$195) | HK$745 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 111 (HK$155) | HK$309 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 305 (HK$424) | HK$724 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 212 (HK$295) | HK$1,276 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 72,453 (HK$100,752) | HK$232,888 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.81 (HK$5.30) | HK$17 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 205 (HK$285) | HK$609 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (HK$48) | HK$70 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (HK$19) | HK$56 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (HK$51) | HK$128 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 120 (HK$167) | HK$450 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 (HK$26) | HK$66 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (HK$16) | HK$44 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (HK$18) | HK$52 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.22 (HK$7) | HK$18 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.08 (HK$4.28) | HK$22 | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (HK$37) | HK$283 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (HK$106) | HK$360 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (HK$71) | HK$199 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 238 (HK$331) | HK$1,018 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 153 (HK$213) | HK$900 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (HK$29) | HK$103 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (HK$12) | HK$46 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (HK$14) | HK$68 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,052 (HK$4,244) | HK$3,559 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.73 (HK$2.40) | HK$1.23 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 115 (HK$159) | HK$876 | - 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (HK$11) | HK$62 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,436 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 73% cheaper than in Hong Kong
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$120,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$32,710 (R$ 23,523) in Guarulhos.
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