Moving to Hong Kong from Bangladesh
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bangladesh to Hong Kong? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bangladesh to Hong Kong, you would find that Hong Kong is 9.5 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,207,064 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly HK$2,280,114 in Hong Kong to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and English.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bangladesh and Hong Kong.
What does your salary buy?
BDT9,207,064 → HK$2,280,114
To maintain the same standard of living in Hong Kong
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 4.5 times more
Groceries
pay 4.0 times more
Transportation
pay 3.7 times more
Housing
pay 17.3 times more
Childcare
pay 29.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.9 times more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Bangladesh to Hong Kong.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Hong Kong compared to Bangladesh.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bangladesh performs better than Hong Kong across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.
Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dhaka | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) | 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) | 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) | 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) |
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| Month | Dhaka | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Feb | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) | 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) | 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) |
| Apr | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) | 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) | 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) | 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) |
| Aug | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) | 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) |
| Sep | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) | 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) |
| Oct | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) | 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) | 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) |
| Dec | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) | 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) |
Data:
Hong Kong Observatory
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh and Hong Kong. To live, work, or study long-term in Hong Kong, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Hong Kong's immigration authority.
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Hong Kong
Visa Required
Hong Kong passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Hong Kong than Bangladesh?
On average Hong Kong is around 288% pricier than Bangladesh, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Hong Kong?
Budget about HK$570,028 for 3 months in Hong Kong (based on a BDT9,207,064 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Hong Kong?
Connectivity is usually fine (Hong Kong: 39.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Hong Kong offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Hong Kong safe for expats?
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hong Kong is 0.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.
What's the weather like in Hong Kong compared to Bangladesh?
The average high temperature in Hong Kong is 79°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Hong Kong receives around 95.7 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.
What language do they speak in Hong Kong?
The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.
