Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$93 (Taka 1,042) | Taka 535 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$44 (Taka 494) | Taka 449 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$47 (Taka 530) | Taka 240 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$25 (Taka 283) | Taka 102 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (Taka 384) | Taka 133 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$22 (Taka 251) | Taka 80 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$131 (Taka 1,465) | Taka 347 | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$30 (Taka 338) | Taka 207 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$20 (Taka 223) | Taka 26 | + 749% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$18 (Taka 198) | Taka 571 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$143 (Taka 1,591) | Taka 1,347 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$18 (Taka 196) | Taka 112 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$15 (Taka 169) | Taka 53 | + 218% | |
| Housing | + 623% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 623% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$46,171 (Taka 515,120) | Taka 43,087 | + 1096% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$31,877 (Taka 355,645) | Taka 21,416 | + 1561% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$1,513 (Taka 16,882) | Taka 4,489 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$26,465 (Taka 295,267) | Taka 37,342 | + 691% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$17,967 (Taka 200,455) | Taka 20,129 | + 896% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$835 (Taka 9,317) | Taka 3,105 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$280 (Taka 3,123) | Taka 947 | + 230% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$5,518 (Taka 61,559) | Taka 36,542 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,938 (Taka 21,625) | Taka 16,205 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$91 (Taka 1,019) | Taka 369 | + 176% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$96 (Taka 1,076) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$727 (Taka 8,112) | Taka 2,612 | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$340 (Taka 3,791) | Taka 3,117 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$659 (Taka 7,348) | Taka 9,947 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$1,297 (Taka 14,473) | Taka 6,827 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$225,372 (Taka 2,514,421) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$21 (Taka 234) | Taka 91 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$602 (Taka 6,716) | Taka 1,696 | + 296% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$57 (Taka 639) | Taka 296 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$110 (Taka 1,226) | Taka 1,395 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$407 (Taka 4,544) | Taka 1,191 | + 282% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$83 (Taka 929) | Taka 498 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$44 (Taka 486) | Taka 208 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$51 (Taka 565) | Taka 690 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$13 (Taka 148) | Taka 173 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$22 (Taka 248) | Taka 229 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$322 (Taka 3,597) | Taka 304 | + 1085% | |
| Entertainment | + 162% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 162% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$409 (Taka 4,560) | Taka 1,410 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (Taka 2,240) | Taka 885 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$1,780 (Taka 19,859) | Taka 1,939 | + 924% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$987 (Taka 11,008) | Taka 3,617 | + 204% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$120 (Taka 1,339) | Taka 1,328 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$47 (Taka 521) | Taka 393 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$67 (Taka 745) | Taka 594 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,953 (Taka 44,098) | Taka 35,756 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$1.03 (Taka 12) | Taka 2.19 | + 426% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$775 (Taka 8,643) | Taka 1,057 | + 718% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$61 (Taka 680) | Taka 264 | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,112 prices entered by 285 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 204% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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