Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (Taka 1,000) | Taka 264 | + 279% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$41 (Taka 450) | Taka 397 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$37 (Taka 408) | Taka 160 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (Taka 270) | Taka 81 | + 234% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (Taka 331) | Taka 116 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$18 (Taka 196) | Taka 52 | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$85 (Taka 926) | Taka 434 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$19 (Taka 211) | Taka 186 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$16 (Taka 171) | Taka 25 | + 583% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$14 (Taka 151) | Taka 426 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$174 (Taka 1,900) | Taka 1,872 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (Taka 182) | Taka 102 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (Taka 187) | Taka 41 | + 353% | |
| Housing | + 487% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 487% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$45,934 (Taka 502,232) | Taka 46,240 | + 986% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,334 (Taka 342,599) | Taka 27,702 | + 1137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,186 (Taka 12,971) | Taka 4,496 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,161 (Taka 286,035) | Taka 34,541 | + 728% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,015 (Taka 186,033) | Taka 19,179 | + 870% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$705 (Taka 7,708) | Taka 3,784 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (Taka 2,075) | Taka 1,257 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,895 (Taka 42,591) | Taka 35,775 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$744 (Taka 8,137) | Taka 12,836 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$79 (Taka 861) | Taka 341 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$81 (Taka 888) | Taka 1,289 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 133% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$559 (Taka 6,114) | Taka 1,687 | + 262% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$294 (Taka 3,214) | Taka 1,618 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$810 (Taka 8,856) | Taka 4,829 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,065 (Taka 11,643) | Taka 3,696 | + 215% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$201,611 (Taka 2,204,356) | Taka 2,174,310 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (Taka 186) | Taka 95 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$477 (Taka 5,212) | Taka 2,580 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$67 (Taka 734) | Taka 189 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (Taka 956) | Taka 588 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$377 (Taka 4,119) | Taka 914 | + 351% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$45 (Taka 493) | Taka 560 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$37 (Taka 407) | Taka 256 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$54 (Taka 593) | Taka 340 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$12 (Taka 127) | Taka 87 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (Taka 224) | Taka 102 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$253 (Taka 2,765) | Taka 231 | + 1095% | |
| Entertainment | + 176% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 176% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$379 (Taka 4,145) | Taka 1,040 | + 299% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$215 (Taka 2,352) | Taka 878 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,036 (Taka 11,326) | Taka 2,026 | + 459% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$1,019 (Taka 11,139) | Taka 2,200 | + 406% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$111 (Taka 1,217) | Taka 1,227 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (Taka 446) | Taka 362 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$59 (Taka 643) | Taka 536 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,834 (Taka 41,920) | Taka 35,756 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.02 (Taka 11) | Taka 1.70 | + 556% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$830 (Taka 9,077) | Taka 1,903 | + 377% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (Taka 648) | Taka 270 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 186% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,133 prices entered by 346 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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HKD
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 186% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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