Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 158% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 158% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (R$ 57) | R$ 28 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (R$ 28) | R$ 27 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (R$ 32) | R$ 8 | + 314% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.88 | + 333% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.60 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (R$ 67) | R$ 17 | + 283% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.57 | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.83 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (R$ 167) | R$ 38 | + 343% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.36 | + 301% | |
| Housing | + 559% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 559% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (R$ 30,775) | R$ 3,100 | + 893% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (R$ 22,908) | R$ 1,821 | + 1158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (R$ 1,211) | R$ 491 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (R$ 17,143) | R$ 2,061 | + 732% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (R$ 11,076) | R$ 1,276 | + 768% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,385 (R$ 1,007) | R$ 357 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (R$ 103) | R$ 79 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (R$ 3,864) | R$ 1,685 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (R$ 994) | R$ 466 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (R$ 50) | R$ 22 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (R$ 68) | R$ 17 | + 300% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (R$ 512) | R$ 211 | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (R$ 229) | R$ 193 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (R$ 530) | R$ 326 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (R$ 942) | R$ 249 | + 279% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 101% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (R$ 177,182) | R$ 87,981 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.46 | + 170% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (R$ 446) | R$ 224 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 131% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (R$ 36) | R$ 16 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$132 (R$ 96) | R$ 41 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (R$ 337) | R$ 218 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (R$ 43) | R$ 15 | + 187% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$39 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 151% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (R$ 38) | R$ 16 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.97 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.09 | + 275% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (R$ 193) | R$ 44 | + 344% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 126% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$359 (R$ 261) | R$ 94 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$186 (R$ 135) | R$ 52 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (R$ 747) | R$ 219 | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$866 (R$ 630) | R$ 183 | + 245% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$101 (R$ 73) | R$ 25 | + 190% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 195% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (R$ 50) | R$ 10 | + 412% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (R$ 2,485) | R$ 3,524 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.21 (R$ 0.88) | R$ 1.27 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (R$ 649) | R$ 117 | + 456% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (R$ 45) | R$ 10 | + 343% | |
| TOTAL | + 225% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.727
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,870 prices entered by 1,739 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 225% more expensive than in Brazil
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