Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hong Kong | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$85 (R$ 54) | R$ 36 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$46 (R$ 29) | R$ 34 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$43 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.82 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$93 (R$ 59) | R$ 26 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$24 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.66 | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$151 (R$ 96) | R$ 44 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$20 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$21 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.92 | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 408% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 408% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hong Kong | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$47,547 (R$ 30,317) | R$ 3,686 | + 722% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$30,601 (R$ 19,512) | R$ 2,512 | + 677% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,595 (R$ 1,017) | R$ 587 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$27,035 (R$ 17,238) | R$ 2,715 | + 535% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,335 (R$ 9,778) | R$ 1,707 | + 473% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$481 (R$ 306) | R$ 515 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$152 (R$ 97) | R$ 89 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,571 (R$ 3,552) | R$ 1,982 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,720 (R$ 1,097) | R$ 626 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (R$ 55) | R$ 29 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$95 (R$ 61) | R$ 20 | + 196% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Hong Kong | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$411 (R$ 262) | R$ 248 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$364 (R$ 232) | R$ 248 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$552 (R$ 352) | R$ 414 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$500 (R$ 319) | R$ 301 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hong Kong | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$343,002 (R$ 218,705) | R$ 115,133 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$22 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.59 | + 152% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$488 (R$ 311) | R$ 229 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Hong Kong | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$48 (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$40 (R$ 26) | R$ 45 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$300 (R$ 191) | R$ 264 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (R$ 42) | R$ 22 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$34 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$30 (R$ 19) | R$ 19 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.31 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$91 (R$ 58) | R$ 55 | + 6% | |
| 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$251 (R$ 160) | R$ 112 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$219 (R$ 140) | R$ 66 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 (R$ 287) | R$ 215 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$843 (R$ 538) | R$ 200 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$145 (R$ 92) | R$ 29 | + 214% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$51 (R$ 32) | R$ 11 | + 191% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (R$ 1,913) | R$ 4,406 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$861 (R$ 549) | R$ 125 | + 338% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 (R$ 46) | R$ 11 | + 305% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,266 prices entered by 1,734 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 131% more expensive than in Brazil
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