Moving to Bangladesh from Hong Kong
What to Expect
Considering a move from Hong Kong to Bangladesh? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Hong Kong to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 72.9% cheaper than Hong Kong overall. A HK$587,936 salary in Hong Kong would need to be roughly BDT2,385,455 in Bangladesh to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Bengali.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Hong Kong and Bangladesh.
What does your salary buy?
HK$587,936 → BDT2,385,455
To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 67.3% less
Groceries
pay 69.9% less
Transportation
pay 62.5% less
Housing
pay 78.4% less
Childcare
pay 96.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 68.7% less
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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bangladesh compared to Hong Kong.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bangladesh performs significantly 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
share of households with internet
Hong Kong performs 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
share of people below the poverty line
Hong Kong generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh leads in poverty rate.
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 better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.
Data: Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong, 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 | Hong Kong | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
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| Month | Hong Kong | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) |
| Feb | 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) |
| Mar | 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) |
| May | 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) |
| Jul | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) |
| Oct | 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) |
| Nov | 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) |
Data:
Hong Kong Observatory
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hong Kong and Bangladesh. To live, work, or study long-term in Bangladesh, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bangladesh's immigration authority.
Hong Kong passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Hong Kong
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Bangladesh than Hong Kong?
On average Bangladesh is about 74% less expensive than Hong Kong, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?
Budget about BDT596,364 for 3 months in Bangladesh (based on a HK$587,936 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Bangladesh?
Connectivity is usually fine (Bangladesh: 7.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bangladesh offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Bangladesh safe for expats?
Hong Kong performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.4 in Hong Kong.
What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to Hong Kong?
The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 79°F in Hong Kong. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Hong Kong gets 95.7 in.
What language do they speak in Bangladesh?
The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Hong Kong, the official languages are Chinese and English.
