- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$90 (R$ 43) | R$ 29 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$50 (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.23 | + 274% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$26 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.60 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$94 (R$ 45) | R$ 14 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$35 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.58 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$29 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.27 | + 312% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.56 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (R$ 71) | R$ 40 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.22 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 335% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 335% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$41,937 (R$ 19,816) | R$ 3,119 | + 535% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$30,353 (R$ 14,342) | R$ 1,939 | + 640% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,370 (R$ 647) | R$ 621 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$25,740 (R$ 12,163) | R$ 2,113 | + 476% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,778 (R$ 8,401) | R$ 1,320 | + 536% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$775 (R$ 366) | R$ 402 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$206 (R$ 97) | R$ 84 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,375 (R$ 2,067) | R$ 1,735 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,262 (R$ 596) | R$ 430 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$70 (R$ 33) | R$ 21 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$68 (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$649 (R$ 307) | R$ 201 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$363 (R$ 172) | R$ 183 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$638 (R$ 301) | R$ 327 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,152 (R$ 544) | R$ 256 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$220,633 (R$ 104,254) | R$ 86,221 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.24 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$545 (R$ 258) | R$ 201 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$91 (R$ 43) | R$ 45 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$344 (R$ 163) | R$ 235 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$44 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$17 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.01 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$290 (R$ 137) | R$ 38 | + 258% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$389 (R$ 184) | R$ 97 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (R$ 95) | R$ 50 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$976 (R$ 461) | R$ 174 | + 165% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$860 (R$ 406) | R$ 174 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$110 (R$ 52) | R$ 24 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 181% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,376 (R$ 1,595) | R$ 2,735 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.41 (R$ 0.67) | R$ 1.13 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$922 (R$ 436) | R$ 120 | + 262% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 179% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 27,460 prices entered by 2,995 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 120% more expensive than in Brazil
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