- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 96% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$92 (R$ 45) | R$ 29 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 222% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.21 | + 276% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$36 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.63 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$81 (R$ 40) | R$ 14 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$35 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.61 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.33 | + 276% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.60 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$139 (R$ 69) | R$ 40 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$16 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.21 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 356% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 356% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$41,546 (R$ 20,562) | R$ 3,097 | + 564% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$30,122 (R$ 14,909) | R$ 1,934 | + 671% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,214 (R$ 601) | R$ 564 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$24,825 (R$ 12,287) | R$ 2,073 | + 493% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,335 (R$ 8,580) | R$ 1,310 | + 555% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$685 (R$ 339) | R$ 401 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$195 (R$ 97) | R$ 84 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$5,026 (R$ 2,488) | R$ 1,734 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,018 (R$ 504) | R$ 433 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (R$ 37) | R$ 21 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$69 (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 106% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$568 (R$ 281) | R$ 204 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$312 (R$ 155) | R$ 181 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$627 (R$ 310) | R$ 328 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,068 (R$ 529) | R$ 257 | + 106% | |
| 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$215,301 (R$ 106,560) | R$ 86,041 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.15 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$523 (R$ 259) | R$ 200 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$56 (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$76 (R$ 38) | R$ 48 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$318 (R$ 158) | R$ 234 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$43 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$39 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$64 (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$19 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.09 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$247 (R$ 122) | R$ 38 | + 220% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$359 (R$ 178) | R$ 98 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 (R$ 97) | R$ 50 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$856 (R$ 424) | R$ 170 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$887 (R$ 439) | R$ 174 | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$106 (R$ 52) | R$ 24 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 146% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$63 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 182% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 (R$ 1,721) | R$ 2,752 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$0.96 (R$ 0.47) | R$ 1.14 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$912 (R$ 451) | R$ 129 | + 250% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$57 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 193% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.49493
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 28,169 prices entered by 3,127 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 124% more expensive than in Brazil
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