- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 99% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (R$ 45) | R$ 29 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.27 | + 292% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$33 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$23 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.80 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 (R$ 44) | R$ 15 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$35 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.65 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$26 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.28 | + 296% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.55 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$159 (R$ 79) | R$ 40 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.24 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 355% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 355% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,754 (R$ 21,247) | R$ 3,163 | + 572% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,545 (R$ 14,682) | R$ 1,955 | + 651% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,221 (R$ 607) | R$ 579 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,957 (R$ 13,396) | R$ 2,171 | + 517% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,381 (R$ 9,134) | R$ 1,373 | + 565% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$836 (R$ 416) | R$ 412 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$193 (R$ 96) | R$ 83 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,443 (R$ 2,208) | R$ 1,725 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$971 (R$ 483) | R$ 425 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$88 (R$ 44) | R$ 21 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (R$ 35) | R$ 17 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$598 (R$ 297) | R$ 207 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$341 (R$ 169) | R$ 181 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$636 (R$ 316) | R$ 331 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,195 (R$ 594) | R$ 256 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$197,499 (R$ 98,146) | R$ 87,463 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.33 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$518 (R$ 258) | R$ 203 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$62 (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (R$ 43) | R$ 47 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$367 (R$ 183) | R$ 235 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$63 (R$ 31) | R$ 18 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$16 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$26 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.08 | + 221% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$269 (R$ 134) | R$ 40 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$396 (R$ 197) | R$ 96 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 (R$ 100) | R$ 51 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,031 (R$ 512) | R$ 180 | + 184% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$863 (R$ 429) | R$ 178 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$119 (R$ 59) | R$ 23 | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 152% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$63 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 190% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,797 (R$ 1,887) | R$ 2,723 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.20 (R$ 0.60) | R$ 1.16 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$889 (R$ 442) | R$ 116 | + 280% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 196% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.49695
BRL
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,925 prices entered by 2,768 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 127% more expensive than in Brazil
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