Cost of living in Manaus, Brazil vs Hong Kong
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manaus (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (HK$30) | HK$78 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (HK$42) | HK$38 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (HK$11) | HK$46 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.63 (HK$6) | HK$24 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (HK$11) | HK$30 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (HK$11) | HK$24 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (HK$20) | HK$94 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (HK$11) | HK$27 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (HK$9) | HK$18 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (HK$9) | HK$18 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 (HK$63) | HK$228 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (HK$10) | HK$16 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.31 (HK$3.23) | HK$19 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Manaus (Brazil) is 84% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,682 (HK$3,756) | HK$42,886 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,647 (HK$2,307) | HK$30,303 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 602 (HK$843) | HK$1,785 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,261 (HK$3,167) | HK$22,986 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,512 (HK$2,118) | HK$15,433 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 527 (HK$738) | HK$1,098 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 93 (HK$131) | HK$144 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,386 (HK$1,941) | HK$5,101 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 426 (HK$597) | HK$1,193 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 (HK$20) | HK$70 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (HK$17) | HK$93 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Manaus (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 171 (HK$239) | HK$745 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 170 (HK$238) | HK$309 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 269 (HK$377) | HK$724 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 228 (HK$319) | HK$1,276 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Manaus (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 78,980 (HK$110,606) | HK$232,888 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.58 (HK$6) | HK$17 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 206 (HK$288) | HK$609 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (HK$43) | HK$70 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Manaus (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (HK$31) | HK$56 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (HK$50) | HK$128 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (HK$288) | HK$450 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (HK$20) | HK$66 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (HK$16) | HK$44 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (HK$19) | HK$52 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.56 (HK$6) | HK$18 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.68 (HK$5.15) | HK$22 | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 (HK$45) | HK$283 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Manaus (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 65 (HK$90) | HK$360 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (HK$72) | HK$199 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 130 (HK$182) | HK$1,018 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 183 (HK$256) | HK$900 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (HK$25) | HK$103 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (HK$21) | HK$46 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (HK$13) | HK$68 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,046 (HK$4,266) | HK$3,559 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.90 (HK$1.26) | HK$1.23 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 96 (HK$135) | HK$876 | - 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 13 (HK$18) | HK$62 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,806 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Manaus (Brazil) is 70% cheaper than in Hong Kong
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$138,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$41,712 (R$ 29,785) in Manaus.
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