Moving to Brazil from Hong Kong
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Hong Kong to Brazil — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Hong Kong to Brazil, you would find that Brazil is 49.9% cheaper than Hong Kong overall. A HK$587,771 salary in Hong Kong would need to be roughly R$133,663 in Brazil to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Hong Kong to Brazil.
What does your salary buy?
HK$587,771 → R$133,663
To maintain the same standard of living in Brazil
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 21.4% less
Groceries
pay 52.8% less
Transportation
pay 46.6% less
Housing
pay 64.8% less
Childcare
pay 71.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 68.4% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Hong Kong to Brazil.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Brazil performs significantly better than Hong Kong across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Hong Kong performs better than Brazil across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Hong Kong performs better than Brazil across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Hong Kong generally does better on family life, though Brazil leads in education spending.
Data: Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Hong Kong | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) | 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) | 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) | 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) |
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| Month | Hong Kong | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) |
| Feb | 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) | 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) |
| Mar | 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) |
| Apr | 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| May | 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) |
| Jun | 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) |
| Jul | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) |
| Aug | 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) | 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) |
| Oct | 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) | 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) |
| Nov | 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) | 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) |
Data:
Hong Kong Observatory,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hong Kong and Brazil. To live, work, or study long-term in Brazil, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Brazil's immigration authority.
Hong Kong passport holder visiting Brazil
Visa Free
Brazil passport holder visiting Hong Kong
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Brazil than Hong Kong?
Yes — Brazil is on average about 65% cheaper than Hong Kong. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Brazil?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly R$33,416 in Brazil on a HK$587,771 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Brazil?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Brazil has 21.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Brazil safe for expats?
Hong Kong performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.4 in Hong Kong.
What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Hong Kong?
The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 79°F in Hong Kong. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Hong Kong gets 95.7 in.
What language do they speak in Brazil?
The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Hong Kong, the official languages are Chinese and English.
