- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$93 (R$ 45) | R$ 29 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$36 (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$40 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$24 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.18 | + 263% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$36 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$26 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.68 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$86 (R$ 42) | R$ 14 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$32 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.69 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$22 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.47 | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.53 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$140 (R$ 68) | R$ 40 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$16 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.24 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 330% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 330% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$40,319 (R$ 19,451) | R$ 3,156 | + 516% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,450 (R$ 14,208) | R$ 1,974 | + 620% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,224 (R$ 591) | R$ 540 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$24,044 (R$ 11,600) | R$ 2,050 | + 466% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,141 (R$ 8,269) | R$ 1,284 | + 544% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$811 (R$ 391) | R$ 405 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$177 (R$ 86) | R$ 84 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,582 (R$ 2,210) | R$ 1,744 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$993 (R$ 479) | R$ 431 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$73 (R$ 35) | R$ 21 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$70 (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 2% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$613 (R$ 296) | R$ 210 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$293 (R$ 141) | R$ 184 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$625 (R$ 302) | R$ 333 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,128 (R$ 544) | R$ 256 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$213,438 (R$ 102,969) | R$ 84,962 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.06 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$527 (R$ 254) | R$ 199 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (R$ 28) | R$ 18 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$76 (R$ 37) | R$ 45 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$319 (R$ 154) | R$ 232 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$43 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$40 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$55 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.98 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.12 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$238 (R$ 115) | R$ 38 | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$362 (R$ 175) | R$ 98 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$191 (R$ 92) | R$ 50 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,137 (R$ 548) | R$ 201 | + 173% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$890 (R$ 429) | R$ 175 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$109 (R$ 52) | R$ 24 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$63 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 179% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,478 (R$ 1,678) | R$ 2,844 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.71 (R$ 0.83) | R$ 1.18 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$824 (R$ 398) | R$ 130 | + 206% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$57 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 29,655 prices entered by 3,349 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 115% more expensive than in Brazil
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