Cost of living comparison
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Hong Kong vs. Niteroi Cost of Living Summary
Hong Kong is 2.3 times more expensive than Niteroi.
- Restaurants
- pay 12.5% more in Hong Kong
- Groceries
- pay 2.1 times more in Hong Kong
- Transportation
- pay 2.1 times more in Hong Kong
- Housing
- pay 4.5 times more in Hong Kong
- Childcare
- pay 2.2 times more in Hong Kong
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 2.8 times more in Hong Kong
- Clothing
- pay 22.9% more in Hong Kong
Hong Kong vs. Niteroi Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Hong Kong instead of Niteroi, you would:
pay 12.5% more for restaurants
Niteroi | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $6.52 R$33.82 | $7.91 HK$62.00 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $6.89 R$35.71 | $6.43 HK$50.41 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $1.35 R$7.02 | $1.39 HK$10.89 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.84 R$4.35 | $1.11 HK$8.72 | |
Niteroi vs. Hong Kong - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.1 times more for groceries
Niteroi | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $1.52 R$7.89 | $2.19 HK$17.18 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $4.27 R$22.15 | $12.44 HK$97.57 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.35 R$22.56 | $11.75 HK$92.14 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $1.91 R$9.89 | $3.52 HK$27.57 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $1.72 R$8.91 | $4.85 HK$38.04 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.10 R$5.70 | $1.57 HK$12.28 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.71 R$3.68 | $1.09 HK$8.52 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.72 R$3.73 | $1.62 HK$12.72 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.76 R$3.93 | $1.39 HK$10.87 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.59 R$3.07 | $1.10 HK$8.62 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.46 R$2.41 | $1.06 HK$8.31 | |
Niteroi vs. Hong Kong - Cost of groceries
pay 2.1 times more for transportation
Niteroi | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.17 R$21.60 | $11.90 HK$93.31 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $45.65 R$236.76 | $67.49 HK$529.28 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $13,975.33 R$72,477.45 | $38,564.70 HK$302K | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $10.06 R$52.18 | $14.53 HK$113.92 | |
Niteroi vs. Hong Kong - Cost of transportation
pay 4.5 times more for housing
Niteroi | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $18.97 R$98.38 | $22.19 HK$174.03 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $286.96 R$1,488.20 | $2,349.29 HK$18,424.40 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $260.87 R$1,352.91 | $1,688.04 HK$13,238.52 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $76.67 R$397.62 | $177.52 HK$1,392.25 | |
Niteroi vs. Hong Kong - Cost of housing
pay 2.2 times more for childcare
Niteroi | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $465.84 R$2,415.92 | $1,038.61 HK$8,145.34 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? | $22,248.89 HK$174K | |
Niteroi vs. Hong Kong - Cost of childcare
pay 2.8 times more for entertainment and sports
Niteroi | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $1.86 R$9.66 | $6.48 HK$50.85 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $2.27 R$11.76 | $5.23 HK$41.02 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $2.98 R$15.46 | $13.11 HK$102.83 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $33.54 R$173.95 | $79.18 HK$620.93 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $10.25 R$53.15 | $12.85 HK$100.82 | |
Niteroi vs. Hong Kong - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 22.9% more for clothing
Niteroi | Hong Kong | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $66.77 R$346.28 | $74.06 HK$580.84 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $36.65 R$190.05 | $42.18 HK$330.77 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $100.59 R$521.64 | $91.97 HK$721.32 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $81.99 R$425.20 | $142.80 HK$1,119.88 | |
Niteroi vs. Hong Kong - Cost of clothing
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