Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hong Kong is 129% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | HK$68 (Taka 958) | Taka 354 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | HK$45 (Taka 640) | Taka 372 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | HK$45 (Taka 639) | Taka 189 | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | HK$22 (Taka 312) | Taka 91 | + 244% | |
| 12 eggs, large | HK$34 (Taka 473) | Taka 156 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | HK$28 (Taka 391) | Taka 83 | + 371% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | HK$90 (Taka 1,263) | Taka 697 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | HK$36 (Taka 514) | Taka 209 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | HK$32 (Taka 454) | Taka 37 | + 1129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | HK$15 (Taka 214) | Taka 488 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | HK$150 (Taka 2,122) | Taka 1,255 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | HK$19 (Taka 268) | Taka 130 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | HK$20 (Taka 282) | Taka 57 | + 399% | |
| Housing | + 436% | |||
| Housing in Hong Kong is 436% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | HK$36,855 (Taka 519,980) | Taka 48,251 | + 978% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | HK$23,568 (Taka 332,524) | Taka 35,702 | + 831% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | HK$2,121 (Taka 29,930) | Taka 3,885 | + 670% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | HK$19,278 (Taka 271,989) | Taka 61,660 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | HK$13,685 (Taka 193,085) | Taka 33,185 | + 482% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | HK$1,558 (Taka 21,976) | Taka 3,381 | + 550% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | HK$173 (Taka 2,443) | Taka 945 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | HK$4,586 (Taka 64,705) | Taka 42,323 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | HK$1,267 (Taka 17,869) | Taka 19,150 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | HK$103 (Taka 1,459) | Taka 561 | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | HK$100 (Taka 1,406) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Hong Kong is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | HK$618 (Taka 8,716) | Taka 2,028 | + 330% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | HK$332 (Taka 4,678) | Taka 3,683 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | HK$677 (Taka 9,547) | Taka 7,920 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | HK$986 (Taka 13,912) | Taka 4,630 | + 200% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Hong Kong is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | HK$292,589 (Taka 4,128,123) | Taka 4,000,000 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | HK$23 (Taka 329) | Taka 128 | + 158% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | HK$494 (Taka 6,968) | Taka 3,514 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Hong Kong is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | HK$35 (Taka 498) | Taka 228 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | HK$102 (Taka 1,441) | Taka 647 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | HK$351 (Taka 4,954) | Taka 1,685 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | HK$66 (Taka 936) | Taka 409 | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | HK$29 (Taka 412) | Taka 325 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | HK$32 (Taka 451) | Taka 468 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | HK$15 (Taka 211) | Taka 94 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | HK$21 (Taka 300) | Taka 172 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | HK$165 (Taka 2,331) | Taka 640 | + 264% | |
| Entertainment | + 180% | |||
| Entertainment in Hong Kong is 180% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Hong Kong | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | HK$312 (Taka 4,397) | Taka 1,598 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | HK$201 (Taka 2,839) | Taka 896 | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | HK$450 (Taka 6,348) | Taka 1,777 | + 257% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | HK$536 (Taka 7,556) | Taka 3,233 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | HK$133 (Taka 1,873) | Taka 999 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | HK$41 (Taka 572) | Taka 266 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | HK$54 (Taka 766) | Taka 486 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | HK$3,000 (Taka 42,327) | Taka 35,756 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | HK$3.33 (Taka 47) | Taka 10 | + 370% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | HK$670 (Taka 9,449) | Taka 1,738 | + 444% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | HK$71 (Taka 1,003) | Taka 312 | + 222% | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,231 prices entered by 386 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hong Kong is 169% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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