Cost of living in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 73% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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| Food | - 77% | |||
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| Food in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 77% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Rajshahi | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (HK$10) | HK$80 | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 360 (HK$23) | HK$50 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 172 (HK$11) | HK$39 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 61 (HK$3.91) | HK$25 | - 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 98 (HK$6) | HK$31 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 58 (HK$3.75) | HK$25 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 317 (HK$20) | HK$98 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 143 (HK$9) | HK$30 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (HK$1.50) | HK$20 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 137 (HK$9) | HK$18 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 800 (HK$51) | HK$210 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 91 (HK$5.88) | HK$18 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 27 (HK$1.72) | HK$19 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Rajshahi | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 26,400 (HK$1,698) | HK$39,997 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | HK$27,737 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,626 (HK$105) | HK$1,566 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | HK$19,653 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | HK$13,702 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 1,211 (HK$78) | HK$878 | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,735 (HK$112) | HK$190 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,564 (HK$2,737) | HK$3,679 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 10,000 (HK$643) | HK$1,234 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 315 (HK$20) | HK$101 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 300 (HK$19) | HK$84 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 74% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Rajshahi | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,963 (HK$126) | HK$615 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,650 (HK$106) | HK$310 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 2,805 (HK$180) | HK$716 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,513 (HK$226) | HK$1,097 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 76% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Rajshahi | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 1,800,000 (HK$115,741) | HK$295,916 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (HK$6) | HK$24 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 972 (HK$63) | HK$550 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | HK$117 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 74% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Rajshahi | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 620 (HK$40) | HK$70 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 435 (HK$28) | HK$119 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 700 (HK$45) | HK$506 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | HK$67 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 169 (HK$11) | HK$38 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 310 (HK$20) | HK$53 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 56 (HK$3.60) | HK$15 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 56 (HK$3.60) | HK$21 | - 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 160 (HK$10) | HK$232 | - 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 77% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Rajshahi | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 592 (HK$38) | HK$352 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 225 (HK$14) | HK$201 | - 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | HK$1,069 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,109 (HK$71) | HK$554 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 500 (HK$32) | HK$141 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 110 (HK$7) | HK$41 | - 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 306 (HK$20) | HK$60 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 30,000 (HK$1,929) | HK$3,953 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.00 (HK$0.13) | HK$0.87 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,500 (HK$161) | HK$638 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 267 (HK$17) | HK$102 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 73% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 321 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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