Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 103% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$92 (R$ 52) | R$ 29 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$41 (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$39 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.32 | + 318% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$28 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$18 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.61 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$85 (R$ 48) | R$ 16 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$19 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.96 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$15 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.00 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.53 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$184 (R$ 103) | R$ 39 | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.31 | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 417% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 417% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,796 (R$ 25,781) | R$ 3,256 | + 692% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,334 (R$ 17,640) | R$ 1,910 | + 823% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,186 (R$ 668) | R$ 564 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,161 (R$ 14,727) | R$ 2,037 | + 623% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,015 (R$ 9,578) | R$ 1,338 | + 616% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$705 (R$ 397) | R$ 343 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (R$ 107) | R$ 79 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,895 (R$ 2,193) | R$ 1,537 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$744 (R$ 419) | R$ 428 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$79 (R$ 44) | R$ 23 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$81 (R$ 46) | R$ 16 | + 179% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$559 (R$ 315) | R$ 199 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$294 (R$ 166) | R$ 171 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$810 (R$ 456) | R$ 306 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,065 (R$ 599) | R$ 243 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,611 (R$ 113,498) | R$ 88,717 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.35 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$477 (R$ 268) | R$ 211 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$67 (R$ 38) | R$ 18 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (R$ 49) | R$ 43 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$377 (R$ 212) | R$ 241 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$45 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$37 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$54 (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.27 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.66 | + 215% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$253 (R$ 142) | R$ 37 | + 282% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 89% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$379 (R$ 213) | R$ 100 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$215 (R$ 121) | R$ 51 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,036 (R$ 583) | R$ 219 | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,019 (R$ 574) | R$ 177 | + 224% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$111 (R$ 63) | R$ 23 | + 176% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (R$ 23) | R$ 9 | + 155% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$59 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 191% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,834 (R$ 2,158) | R$ 2,791 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (R$ 0.57) | R$ 1.17 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$830 (R$ 467) | R$ 114 | + 308% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 230% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 147% more expensive than in Brazil
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