- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 80% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$98 (R$ 43) | R$ 29 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$40 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.24 | + 238% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$35 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.63 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$83 (R$ 36) | R$ 15 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.65 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$22 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.59 | + 167% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.49 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$140 (R$ 61) | R$ 40 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.21 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 280% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 280% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,163 (R$ 17,615) | R$ 3,205 | + 450% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,395 (R$ 12,892) | R$ 2,007 | + 542% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,408 (R$ 617) | R$ 574 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$23,033 (R$ 10,102) | R$ 2,083 | + 385% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$16,378 (R$ 7,183) | R$ 1,321 | + 444% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$811 (R$ 355) | R$ 432 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$193 (R$ 85) | R$ 82 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,582 (R$ 2,009) | R$ 1,770 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,122 (R$ 492) | R$ 436 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$73 (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$59 (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$589 (R$ 258) | R$ 208 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$274 (R$ 120) | R$ 184 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$663 (R$ 291) | R$ 330 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,109 (R$ 486) | R$ 251 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$232,983 (R$ 102,183) | R$ 84,775 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.92 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$527 (R$ 231) | R$ 196 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$54 (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$76 (R$ 33) | R$ 42 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$325 (R$ 142) | R$ 228 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$45 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$52 (R$ 23) | R$ 14 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.89 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.20 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$253 (R$ 111) | R$ 37 | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$393 (R$ 172) | R$ 99 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$197 (R$ 86) | R$ 50 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,379 (R$ 605) | R$ 206 | + 194% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$937 (R$ 411) | R$ 177 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$110 (R$ 48) | R$ 24 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$71 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 184% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 (R$ 1,525) | R$ 2,881 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.38 (R$ 0.60) | R$ 1.29 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$827 (R$ 363) | R$ 134 | + 170% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,757 prices entered by 3,631 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 98% more expensive than in Brazil
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