Cost of living in Hong Kong vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 190% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 190% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (R$ 56) | R$ 20 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (R$ 27) | R$ 22 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (R$ 32) | R$ 9 | + 243% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.12 | + 299% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.21 | + 273% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (R$ 66) | R$ 17 | + 293% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.46 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.82 | + 223% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.61 | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (R$ 164) | R$ 36 | + 352% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.82 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.42 | + 287% | |
| Housing | + 692% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 692% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (R$ 30,169) | R$ 1,618 | + 1765% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (R$ 22,457) | R$ 1,081 | + 1977% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (R$ 1,187) | R$ 369 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (R$ 16,805) | R$ 1,425 | + 1079% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (R$ 10,858) | R$ 865 | + 1155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,062 (R$ 758) | R$ 493 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (R$ 101) | R$ 113 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (R$ 3,788) | R$ 1,517 | + 150% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (R$ 974) | R$ 413 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (R$ 49) | R$ 13 | + 290% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (R$ 67) | R$ 10 | + 594% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 78% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (R$ 502) | R$ 200 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (R$ 224) | R$ 173 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (R$ 519) | R$ 314 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (R$ 923) | R$ 205 | + 350% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 159% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (R$ 173,691) | R$ 63,667 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.09 | + 188% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (R$ 437) | R$ 167 | + 161% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | HK$78 (R$ 56) | R$ 43 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 169% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (R$ 35) | R$ 15 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$115 (R$ 82) | R$ 49 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (R$ 330) | R$ 155 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (R$ 42) | R$ 11 | + 282% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$38 (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 233% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (R$ 38) | R$ 13 | + 183% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.25 | + 202% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$20 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.70 | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (R$ 189) | R$ 26 | + 624% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 137% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (R$ 271) | R$ 89 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$190 (R$ 136) | R$ 36 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (R$ 732) | R$ 130 | + 463% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$894 (R$ 637) | R$ 167 | + 281% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$100 (R$ 72) | R$ 10 | + 617% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (R$ 33) | R$ 8 | + 334% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (R$ 49) | R$ 7 | + 581% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (R$ 2,436) | R$ 2,650 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.19 (R$ 0.85) | R$ 1.76 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (R$ 637) | R$ 121 | + 424% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (R$ 44) | R$ 10 | + 367% | |
| TOTAL | + 267% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,274 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 267% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 16,902 (HK$23,701) in Hong Kong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,600 in Teresina.
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