Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 109% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hong Kong | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$93 (R$ 59) | R$ 30 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (R$ 28) | R$ 31 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$47 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.40 | + 263% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$131 (R$ 83) | R$ 20 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.83 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.67 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$143 (R$ 90) | R$ 43 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.82 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 492% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 492% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hong Kong | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$46,171 (R$ 29,052) | R$ 2,832 | + 926% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,877 (R$ 20,058) | R$ 2,002 | + 902% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,513 (R$ 952) | R$ 592 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,465 (R$ 16,653) | R$ 2,242 | + 643% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,967 (R$ 11,306) | R$ 1,480 | + 664% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$835 (R$ 525) | R$ 414 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$280 (R$ 176) | R$ 84 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,518 (R$ 3,472) | R$ 2,006 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,938 (R$ 1,220) | R$ 585 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$91 (R$ 57) | R$ 26 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 (R$ 61) | R$ 19 | + 220% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hong Kong | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$727 (R$ 458) | R$ 245 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$340 (R$ 214) | R$ 219 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$659 (R$ 414) | R$ 347 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,297 (R$ 816) | R$ 261 | + 212% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hong Kong | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$225,372 (R$ 141,812) | R$ 99,097 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$21 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$602 (R$ 379) | R$ 223 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hong Kong | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (R$ 69) | R$ 52 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$407 (R$ 256) | R$ 244 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$83 (R$ 52) | R$ 17 | + 208% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.62 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 (R$ 203) | R$ 47 | + 331% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hong Kong | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$409 (R$ 257) | R$ 92 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (R$ 126) | R$ 54 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,780 (R$ 1,120) | R$ 189 | + 494% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$987 (R$ 621) | R$ 189 | + 228% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$120 (R$ 76) | R$ 26 | + 194% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$67 (R$ 42) | R$ 10 | + 310% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (R$ 2,487) | R$ 3,925 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 (R$ 0.65) | R$ 1.29 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$775 (R$ 487) | R$ 123 | + 297% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 (R$ 38) | R$ 12 | + 218% | |
| TOTAL | + 172% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,865 prices entered by 2,084 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 172% more expensive than in Brazil
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