Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$78 (Taka 858) | Taka 228 | + 276% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$38 (Taka 414) | Taka 356 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$44 (Taka 485) | Taka 188 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$23 (Taka 252) | Taka 76 | + 232% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$29 (Taka 319) | Taka 106 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (Taka 241) | Taka 57 | + 326% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$92 (Taka 1,005) | Taka 511 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$24 (Taka 266) | Taka 159 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$17 (Taka 190) | Taka 30 | + 532% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$17 (Taka 188) | Taka 448 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$230 (Taka 2,513) | Taka 1,508 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$15 (Taka 161) | Taka 103 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$19 (Taka 203) | Taka 42 | + 384% | |
| Housing | + 442% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 442% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$42,306 (Taka 462,364) | Taka 64,159 | + 621% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,492 (Taka 344,175) | Taka 35,369 | + 873% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,664 (Taka 18,189) | Taka 4,449 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$23,566 (Taka 257,554) | Taka 39,073 | + 559% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,226 (Taka 166,405) | Taka 22,885 | + 627% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,385 (Taka 15,136) | Taka 4,140 | + 266% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$142 (Taka 1,554) | Taka 1,133 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,312 (Taka 58,057) | Taka 37,922 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,366 (Taka 14,934) | Taka 15,038 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$69 (Taka 749) | Taka 360 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$94 (Taka 1,028) | Taka 621 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$704 (Taka 7,699) | Taka 1,987 | + 287% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$314 (Taka 3,436) | Taka 2,314 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$728 (Taka 7,956) | Taka 6,592 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,295 (Taka 14,149) | Taka 4,486 | + 215% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$243,567 (Taka 2,661,962) | Taka 2,688,560 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$17 (Taka 181) | Taka 94 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$613 (Taka 6,698) | Taka 2,108 | + 218% | |
| Personal Care | + 161% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 161% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$49 (Taka 538) | Taka 129 | + 317% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$132 (Taka 1,446) | Taka 491 | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$463 (Taka 5,056) | Taka 1,039 | + 387% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$59 (Taka 644) | Taka 405 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$39 (Taka 421) | Taka 230 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$53 (Taka 577) | Taka 411 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$18 (Taka 197) | Taka 82 | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (Taka 230) | Taka 100 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$265 (Taka 2,901) | Taka 240 | + 1109% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 148% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$359 (Taka 3,927) | Taka 1,281 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$186 (Taka 2,030) | Taka 958 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,027 (Taka 11,222) | Taka 2,373 | + 373% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$866 (Taka 9,464) | Taka 2,103 | + 350% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$101 (Taka 1,099) | Taka 1,179 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$46 (Taka 499) | Taka 284 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$69 (Taka 756) | Taka 632 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,416 (Taka 37,339) | Taka 35,756 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.21 (Taka 13) | Taka 6.00 | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$893 (Taka 9,755) | Taka 1,420 | + 587% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$62 (Taka 677) | Taka 266 | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 194% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
10.929
BDT
/
HKD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,457 prices entered by 452 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 194% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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