- Cost of Living
- Hong Kong
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
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$91 (Taka 969) | Taka 328 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | HK$37 (Taka 400) | Taka 415 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$46 (Taka 493) | Taka 169 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$26 (Taka 278) | Taka 74 | + 274% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$32 (Taka 343) | Taka 97 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$23 (Taka 249) | Taka 63 | + 295% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$88 (Taka 945) | Taka 359 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$34 (Taka 362) | Taka 146 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$26 (Taka 278) | Taka 24 | + 1083% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (Taka 160) | Taka 304 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (Taka 1,605) | Taka 2,421 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | HK$15 (Taka 164) | Taka 101 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$18 (Taka 187) | Taka 44 | + 326% | |
| Housing | + 474% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 474% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | HK$42,706 (Taka 456,291) | Taka 40,945 | + 1014% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | HK$29,973 (Taka 320,247) | Taka 32,498 | + 885% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,272 (Taka 13,595) | Taka 3,873 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | HK$26,521 (Taka 283,365) | Taka 42,062 | + 574% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | HK$17,858 (Taka 190,798) | Taka 24,788 | + 670% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | HK$674 (Taka 7,203) | Taka 3,366 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | HK$197 (Taka 2,110) | Taka 2,008 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | HK$4,596 (Taka 49,111) | Taka 43,783 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,128 (Taka 12,055) | Taka 14,583 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$75 (Taka 802) | Taka 292 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$69 (Taka 740) | Taka 606 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | HK$588 (Taka 6,284) | Taka 2,177 | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | HK$356 (Taka 3,800) | Taka 2,485 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$625 (Taka 6,680) | Taka 4,501 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,173 (Taka 12,531) | Taka 3,784 | + 231% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$204,266 (Taka 2,182,459) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$15 (Taka 161) | Taka 92 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$519 (Taka 5,543) | Taka 2,504 | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 108% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$59 (Taka 635) | Taka 297 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$87 (Taka 930) | Taka 476 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | HK$343 (Taka 3,666) | Taka 1,238 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | HK$50 (Taka 534) | Taka 370 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$43 (Taka 458) | Taka 304 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$49 (Taka 524) | Taka 344 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (Taka 140) | Taka 90 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$25 (Taka 272) | Taka 110 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$277 (Taka 2,962) | Taka 326 | + 810% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$381 (Taka 4,066) | Taka 1,455 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$196 (Taka 2,097) | Taka 756 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$807 (Taka 8,622) | Taka 2,663 | + 224% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$861 (Taka 9,195) | Taka 4,971 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$118 (Taka 1,264) | Taka 1,315 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$44 (Taka 472) | Taka 516 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$64 (Taka 680) | Taka 564 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | HK$4,468 (Taka 47,737) | Taka 35,756 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.33 (Taka 14) | Taka 21 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$901 (Taka 9,626) | Taka 2,557 | + 276% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | HK$58 (Taka 619) | Taka 228 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
10.684
BDT
/
HKD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,078 prices entered by 693 different people.
Cost of living in Hong Kong is 153% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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