- Cost of Living
- Belize
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belize compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$11 (Taka 454) | Taka 329 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BZ$10 (Taka 423) | Taka 426 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$5.44 (Taka 225) | Taka 173 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$2.09 (Taka 87) | Taka 73 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.63 (Taka 150) | Taka 98 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$7 (Taka 300) | Taka 58 | + 419% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$4.69 (Taka 194) | Taka 368 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$5.16 (Taka 214) | Taka 147 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.72 (Taka 154) | Taka 24 | + 537% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$7 (Taka 290) | Taka 342 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$29 (Taka 1,202) | Taka 2,486 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BZ$8 (Taka 310) | Taka 101 | + 208% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.61 (Taka 108) | Taka 46 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,672 (Taka 69,174) | Taka 42,612 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BZ$933 (Taka 38,594) | Taka 34,991 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$285 (Taka 11,798) | Taka 3,724 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,303 (Taka 53,917) | Taka 42,959 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BZ$723 (Taka 29,894) | Taka 25,756 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BZ$150 (Taka 6,206) | Taka 3,716 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BZ$81 (Taka 3,349) | Taka 2,062 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BZ$1,025 (Taka 42,406) | Taka 43,935 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$225 (Taka 9,309) | Taka 14,666 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$14 (Taka 572) | Taka 291 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 (Taka 207) | Taka 545 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BZ$68 (Taka 2,799) | Taka 2,103 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BZ$123 (Taka 5,103) | Taka 2,596 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$200 (Taka 8,274) | Taka 4,703 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$125 (Taka 5,171) | Taka 4,026 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$53,750 (Taka 2,223,735) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.81 (Taka 116) | Taka 92 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$71 (Taka 2,937) | Taka 2,448 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$17 (Taka 717) | Taka 297 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$25 (Taka 1,034) | Taka 476 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$55 (Taka 2,275) | Taka 1,238 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | BZ$10 (Taka 414) | Taka 370 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 (Taka 336) | Taka 304 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (Taka 528) | Taka 360 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$2.67 (Taka 110) | Taka 87 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$2.65 (Taka 110) | Taka 110 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (Taka 621) | Taka 320 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$41 (Taka 1,676) | Taka 1,533 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$38 (Taka 1,551) | Taka 787 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$100 (Taka 4,137) | Taka 3,706 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$98 (Taka 4,034) | Taka 2,759 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$16 (Taka 648) | Taka 1,315 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (Taka 333) | Taka 332 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$5.94 (Taka 246) | Taka 547 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | BZ$1,100 (Taka 45,509) | Taka 35,756 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$3.00 (Taka 124) | Taka 14 | + 799% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$58 (Taka 2,413) | Taka 2,557 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (Taka 359) | Taka 229 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,510 prices entered by 383 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
41.372
BDT
/
BZD
Cost of living in Belize is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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