Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Brazil
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Food | + 95% | |||
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Food in Hong Kong is 95% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Hong Kong | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$73 (R$ 47) | R$ 36 | + 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (R$ 29) | R$ 35 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 164% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.17 | + 221% | |
12 eggs, large | HK$45 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$35 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 188% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$104 (R$ 67) | R$ 24 | + 174% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$37 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$34 (R$ 22) | R$ 6 | + 253% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.86 | + 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$154 (R$ 99) | R$ 44 | + 123% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.50 | + 198% | |
Housing | + 309% | |||
Housing in Hong Kong is 309% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Hong Kong | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$36,718 (R$ 23,617) | R$ 3,813 | + 519% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$24,047 (R$ 15,467) | R$ 2,416 | + 540% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,770 (R$ 1,138) | R$ 673 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,794 (R$ 12,732) | R$ 2,756 | + 362% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$14,116 (R$ 9,080) | R$ 1,661 | + 447% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,412 (R$ 908) | R$ 557 | + 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$179 (R$ 115) | R$ 90 | + 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | HK$3,417 (R$ 2,198) | R$ 1,914 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,093 (R$ 703) | R$ 655 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$97 (R$ 62) | R$ 31 | + 103% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 (R$ 62) | R$ 21 | + 193% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Hong Kong is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Hong Kong | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$627 (R$ 404) | R$ 253 | + 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 (R$ 213) | R$ 262 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$676 (R$ 435) | R$ 411 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 (R$ 634) | R$ 321 | + 98% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Hong Kong is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Hong Kong | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$207,682 (R$ 133,582) | R$ 110,768 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.65 | + 174% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | HK$496 (R$ 319) | R$ 241 | + 32% | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Hong Kong is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Hong Kong | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$35 (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 (R$ 66) | R$ 48 | + 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$379 (R$ 244) | R$ 275 | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (R$ 43) | R$ 23 | + 88% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (R$ 19) | R$ 14 | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$32 (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.39 | + 154% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$165 (R$ 106) | R$ 59 | + 81% | |
Entertainment | + 76% | |||
Entertainment in Hong Kong is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Hong Kong | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$378 (R$ 243) | R$ 109 | + 122% | |
2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (R$ 129) | R$ 62 | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$446 (R$ 287) | R$ 251 | + 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$559 (R$ 360) | R$ 224 | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 (R$ 79) | R$ 30 | + 165% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (R$ 29) | R$ 14 | + 100% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$54 (R$ 35) | R$ 11 | + 204% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (R$ 1,930) | R$ 4,068 | - 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$3.33 (R$ 2.14) | R$ 1.11 | + 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$700 (R$ 450) | R$ 135 | + 232% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$72 (R$ 46) | R$ 11 | + 312% | |
TOTAL | + 114% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,863 prices entered by 1,894 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 114% more expensive than in Brazil
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