Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$80 (Taka 1,229) | Taka 270 | + 356% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (Taka 687) | Taka 530 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (Taka 694) | Taka 216 | + 222% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (Taka 391) | Taka 90 | + 335% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$30 (Taka 462) | Taka 143 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$21 (Taka 328) | Taka 87 | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$99 (Taka 1,525) | Taka 475 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (Taka 515) | Taka 301 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$40 (Taka 614) | Taka 55 | + 1012% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (Taka 228) | Taka 427 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$165 (Taka 2,539) | Taka 1,429 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$17 (Taka 266) | Taka 137 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (Taka 224) | Taka 73 | + 207% | |
| Housing | + 465% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 465% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$40,370 (Taka 620,120) | Taka 39,784 | + 1459% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$26,383 (Taka 405,267) | Taka 22,029 | + 1740% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,368 (Taka 21,007) | Taka 3,945 | + 433% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$22,809 (Taka 350,365) | Taka 75,922 | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$15,113 (Taka 232,148) | Taka 37,731 | + 515% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$895 (Taka 13,754) | Taka 10,000 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$174 (Taka 2,672) | Taka 1,373 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$2,775 (Taka 42,624) | Taka 46,509 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$685 (Taka 10,518) | Taka 20,820 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$96 (Taka 1,474) | Taka 533 | + 177% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$111 (Taka 1,708) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 174% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 174% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$665 (Taka 10,212) | Taka 2,114 | + 383% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$340 (Taka 5,216) | Taka 2,450 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$722 (Taka 11,096) | Taka 4,870 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$992 (Taka 15,234) | Taka 4,397 | + 246% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$218,829 (Taka 3,361,440) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$24 (Taka 364) | Taka 120 | + 203% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$468 (Taka 7,193) | Taka 2,408 | + 199% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$36 (Taka 560) | Taka 836 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 (Taka 1,569) | Taka 682 | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$489 (Taka 7,504) | Taka 1,500 | + 400% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$40 (Taka 614) | Taka 360 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (Taka 440) | Taka 411 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$41 (Taka 630) | Taka 625 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$14 (Taka 218) | Taka 102 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (Taka 329) | Taka 129 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$298 (Taka 4,573) | Taka 380 | + 1104% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$417 (Taka 6,409) | Taka 1,745 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 (Taka 3,012) | Taka 1,011 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$500 (Taka 7,682) | Taka 3,122 | + 146% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$713 (Taka 10,952) | Taka 3,851 | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$140 (Taka 2,157) | Taka 1,519 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$42 (Taka 640) | Taka 291 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$63 (Taka 975) | Taka 527 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (Taka 46,083) | Taka 35,756 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$3.33 (Taka 51) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$633 (Taka 9,727) | Taka 2,864 | + 240% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$87 (Taka 1,337) | Taka 331 | + 303% | |
| TOTAL | + 190% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
15.361
BDT
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HKD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 791 prices entered by 287 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 190% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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