Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$80 (Taka 1,257) | Taka 253 | + 396% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$50 (Taka 774) | Taka 518 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$39 (Taka 604) | Taka 234 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (Taka 389) | Taka 91 | + 328% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (Taka 474) | Taka 150 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (Taka 386) | Taka 78 | + 396% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$98 (Taka 1,530) | Taka 476 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (Taka 475) | Taka 307 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (Taka 310) | Taka 56 | + 454% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (Taka 283) | Taka 407 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$210 (Taka 3,282) | Taka 1,600 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$16 (Taka 252) | Taka 136 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (Taka 294) | Taka 72 | + 307% | |
| Housing | + 565% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 565% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$39,730 (Taka 620,686) | Taka 40,565 | + 1430% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$27,196 (Taka 424,869) | Taka 22,239 | + 1810% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$2,632 (Taka 41,119) | Taka 4,221 | + 874% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,653 (Taka 307,032) | Taka 50,272 | + 511% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$13,702 (Taka 214,059) | Taka 31,111 | + 588% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$799 (Taka 12,481) | Taka 5,000 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$189 (Taka 2,954) | Taka 1,266 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$3,504 (Taka 54,745) | Taka 49,805 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,032 (Taka 16,128) | Taka 15,000 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$104 (Taka 1,621) | Taka 568 | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$78 (Taka 1,218) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 166% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 166% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 (Taka 9,508) | Taka 2,505 | + 280% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$310 (Taka 4,843) | Taka 2,407 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$705 (Taka 11,016) | Taka 5,268 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,097 (Taka 17,142) | Taka 4,284 | + 300% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 141% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$296,078 (Taka 4,625,475) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (Taka 380) | Taka 110 | + 246% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$561 (Taka 8,758) | Taka 2,433 | + 260% | |
| Personal Care | + 297% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 297% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$353 (Taka 5,516) | Taka 250 | + 2106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$88 (Taka 1,375) | Taka 308 | + 347% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$493 (Taka 7,698) | Taka 1,500 | + 413% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$40 (Taka 625) | Taka 360 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$24 (Taka 370) | Taka 191 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$68 (Taka 1,058) | Taka 794 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$19 (Taka 295) | Taka 158 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$23 (Taka 356) | Taka 200 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$176 (Taka 2,757) | Taka 205 | + 1243% | |
| Entertainment | + 217% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 217% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$337 (Taka 5,270) | Taka 1,513 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$199 (Taka 3,110) | Taka 1,024 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$500 (Taka 7,813) | Taka 3,000 | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$554 (Taka 8,660) | Taka 3,597 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$165 (Taka 2,578) | Taka 1,519 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$40 (Taka 627) | Taka 253 | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$60 (Taka 943) | Taka 606 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$25,000 (Taka 390,562) | Taka 35,756 | + 992% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.00 (Taka 16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$634 (Taka 9,908) | Taka 2,307 | + 329% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$102 (Taka 1,592) | Taka 339 | + 369% | |
| TOTAL | + 243% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2025.
Exchange rate:
15.622
BDT
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HKD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 659 prices entered by 218 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 243% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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