- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$91 (Taka 973) | Taka 381 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$38 (Taka 408) | Taka 426 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$49 (Taka 524) | Taka 225 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (Taka 273) | Taka 75 | + 265% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$35 (Taka 374) | Taka 102 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$25 (Taka 269) | Taka 56 | + 380% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$99 (Taka 1,058) | Taka 370 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$29 (Taka 312) | Taka 148 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$25 (Taka 264) | Taka 25 | + 974% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$16 (Taka 167) | Taka 317 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$162 (Taka 1,728) | Taka 2,417 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (Taka 157) | Taka 101 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$17 (Taka 184) | Taka 47 | + 292% | |
| Housing | + 456% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 456% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,840 (Taka 458,410) | Taka 42,771 | + 972% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,225 (Taka 312,729) | Taka 34,396 | + 809% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,242 (Taka 13,290) | Taka 3,954 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$27,254 (Taka 291,631) | Taka 44,270 | + 559% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$18,334 (Taka 196,185) | Taka 26,672 | + 636% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$713 (Taka 7,631) | Taka 3,605 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$190 (Taka 2,028) | Taka 2,007 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,281 (Taka 45,812) | Taka 46,846 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$951 (Taka 10,174) | Taka 14,696 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$86 (Taka 925) | Taka 299 | + 209% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$71 (Taka 757) | Taka 545 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$609 (Taka 6,518) | Taka 2,215 | + 194% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$341 (Taka 3,653) | Taka 2,647 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$670 (Taka 7,171) | Taka 4,735 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,195 (Taka 12,788) | Taka 4,152 | + 208% | |
| 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$201,343 (Taka 2,154,490) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$16 (Taka 166) | Taka 85 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$535 (Taka 5,727) | Taka 2,190 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$61 (Taka 655) | Taka 419 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (Taka 932) | Taka 522 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$364 (Taka 3,897) | Taka 1,181 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$63 (Taka 677) | Taka 370 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (Taka 459) | Taka 312 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (Taka 520) | Taka 361 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (Taka 159) | Taka 91 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (Taka 272) | Taka 107 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$263 (Taka 2,814) | Taka 308 | + 814% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 102% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$441 (Taka 4,722) | Taka 951 | + 396% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$202 (Taka 2,157) | Taka 760 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,227 (Taka 13,130) | Taka 2,046 | + 542% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$899 (Taka 9,624) | Taka 2,831 | + 240% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$123 (Taka 1,318) | Taka 1,364 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$45 (Taka 478) | Taka 300 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (Taka 680) | Taka 501 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$3,854 (Taka 41,238) | Taka 35,756 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.13 (Taka 12) | Taka 22 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$889 (Taka 9,509) | Taka 2,792 | + 241% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$59 (Taka 633) | Taka 232 | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
10.701
BDT
/
HKD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,760 prices entered by 667 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 165% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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