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Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 105% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$88 (R$ 45) | R$ 28 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$40 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.37 | + 287% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.91 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$90 (R$ 46) | R$ 15 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$29 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.73 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.31 | + 273% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.59 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$175 (R$ 89) | R$ 39 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.13 | + 191% | |
| Housing | + 361% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 361% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,484 (R$ 21,617) | R$ 3,066 | + 605% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$28,805 (R$ 14,657) | R$ 1,897 | + 673% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,318 (R$ 671) | R$ 676 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$27,713 (R$ 14,101) | R$ 2,119 | + 565% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,273 (R$ 9,298) | R$ 1,287 | + 622% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$708 (R$ 360) | R$ 404 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$186 (R$ 95) | R$ 80 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$3,612 (R$ 1,838) | R$ 1,723 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$867 (R$ 441) | R$ 421 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$77 (R$ 39) | R$ 19 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$76 (R$ 39) | R$ 17 | + 132% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$599 (R$ 305) | R$ 205 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$350 (R$ 178) | R$ 180 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$772 (R$ 393) | R$ 336 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,188 (R$ 605) | R$ 253 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$193,260 (R$ 98,338) | R$ 87,189 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.40 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$529 (R$ 269) | R$ 203 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$65 (R$ 33) | R$ 18 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (R$ 44) | R$ 53 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$402 (R$ 204) | R$ 233 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$57 (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.89 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.01 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$252 (R$ 128) | R$ 38 | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$454 (R$ 231) | R$ 98 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$203 (R$ 103) | R$ 49 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,039 (R$ 528) | R$ 176 | + 200% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$813 (R$ 413) | R$ 180 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$124 (R$ 63) | R$ 23 | + 170% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (R$ 23) | R$ 9 | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (R$ 32) | R$ 11 | + 198% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,938 (R$ 2,004) | R$ 2,622 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.16 (R$ 0.59) | R$ 1.22 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$984 (R$ 500) | R$ 111 | + 349% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 (R$ 31) | R$ 9 | + 234% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,382 prices entered by 2,274 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 131% more expensive than in Brazil
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