Cost of living in Belize compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$46 (Taka 1,953) | Taka 230 | + 749% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$15 (Taka 646) | Taka 376 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$2.39 (Taka 101) | Taka 184 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$5.50 (Taka 231) | Taka 80 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (Taka 165) | Taka 105 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (Taka 116) | Taka 54 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$5.00 (Taka 210) | Taka 526 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (Taka 168) | Taka 159 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (Taka 147) | Taka 28 | + 423% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (Taka 214) | Taka 442 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (Taka 2,103) | Taka 1,478 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.03 (Taka 212) | Taka 102 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (Taka 168) | Taka 45 | + 274% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 38% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,266 (Taka 53,236) | Taka 64,159 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,200 (Taka 50,472) | Taka 34,477 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (Taka 5,047) | Taka 4,050 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (Taka 88,927) | Taka 39,073 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (Taka 25,236) | Taka 22,885 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (Taka 4,206) | Taka 4,140 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$70 (Taka 2,944) | Taka 1,099 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (Taka 45,468) | Taka 37,254 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (Taka 14,070) | Taka 15,000 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (Taka 505) | Taka 411 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (Taka 263) | Taka 621 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (Taka 3,437) | Taka 1,987 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (Taka 5,332) | Taka 2,314 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (Taka 10,360) | Taka 4,295 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$66 (Taka 2,784) | Taka 4,454 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (Taka 1,795,608) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.91 (Taka 122) | Taka 94 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$180 (Taka 7,557) | Taka 1,477 | + 412% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (Taka 1,241) | Taka 129 | + 863% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$10 (Taka 421) | Taka 491 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (Taka 4,206) | Taka 1,039 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (Taka 1,135) | Taka 405 | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (Taka 245) | Taka 230 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (Taka 533) | Taka 411 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (Taka 63) | Taka 82 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (Taka 74) | Taka 100 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (Taka 631) | Taka 240 | + 163% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (Taka 3,337) | Taka 1,281 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (Taka 1,262) | Taka 958 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (Taka 3,025) | Taka 2,373 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (Taka 5,268) | Taka 2,103 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (Taka 534) | Taka 1,179 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (Taka 365) | Taka 284 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (Taka 302) | Taka 650 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (Taka 39,957) | Taka 35,756 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.24 (Taka 10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (Taka 5,597) | Taka 1,420 | + 294% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$8 (Taka 355) | Taka 259 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 891 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
42.060
BDT
/
BZD
Cost of living in Belize is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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