Cost of living in Belize compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 182% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 182% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$27 (Taka 1,416) | Taka 324 | + 337% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$9 (Taka 477) | Taka 492 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$50 (Taka 2,626) | Taka 196 | + 1240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.37 (Taka 231) | Taka 92 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (Taka 208) | Taka 132 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (Taka 146) | Taka 78 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$8 (Taka 423) | Taka 608 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (Taka 212) | Taka 223 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (Taka 185) | Taka 33 | + 466% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (Taka 269) | Taka 384 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (Taka 2,647) | Taka 1,400 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.00 (Taka 265) | Taka 111 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (Taka 212) | Taka 70 | + 201% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,500 (Taka 79,442) | Taka 43,758 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,328 (Taka 70,331) | Taka 25,202 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (Taka 6,354) | Taka 3,035 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (Taka 111,948) | Taka 22,952 | + 388% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (Taka 31,769) | Taka 18,549 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (Taka 5,295) | Taka 7,137 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,213 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (Taka 57,239) | Taka 31,061 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$240 (Taka 12,708) | Taka 17,904 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (Taka 635) | Taka 417 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (Taka 331) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 102% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (Taka 4,326) | Taka 2,410 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (Taka 6,712) | Taka 3,066 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (Taka 13,042) | Taka 6,410 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$75 (Taka 3,971) | Taka 4,273 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (Taka 2,260,455) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$7 (Taka 349) | Taka 107 | + 225% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,440 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (Taka 1,562) | Taka 285 | + 449% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$30 (Taka 1,588) | Taka 513 | + 210% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (Taka 5,295) | Taka 1,500 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (Taka 1,429) | Taka 425 | + 236% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (Taka 308) | Taka 333 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (Taka 670) | Taka 376 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (Taka 79) | Taka 85 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (Taka 93) | Taka 89 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$20 (Taka 1,059) | Taka 445 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 174% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 174% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (Taka 4,201) | Taka 1,308 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (Taka 1,588) | Taka 852 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (Taka 3,808) | Taka 1,768 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (Taka 6,632) | Taka 2,051 | + 223% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (Taka 672) | Taka 999 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (Taka 460) | Taka 248 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$5.00 (Taka 265) | Taka 564 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (Taka 50,301) | Taka 35,756 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (Taka 53) | Taka 2.94 | + 1702% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (Taka 7,046) | Taka 2,601 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (Taka 477) | Taka 287 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 699 prices entered by 261 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
52.948
BDT
/
BZD
Cost of living in Belize is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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