Cost of living in Belize compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$12 (Taka 726) | Taka 267 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$12 (Taka 726) | Taka 546 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$6.00 (Taka 363) | Taka 218 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.00 (Taka 242) | Taka 92 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$5.96 (Taka 361) | Taka 154 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$3.33 (Taka 202) | Taka 88 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$4.00 (Taka 242) | Taka 475 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$12 (Taka 726) | Taka 305 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$10 (Taka 605) | Taka 56 | + 985% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$4.00 (Taka 242) | Taka 407 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$22 (Taka 1,331) | Taka 1,595 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.48 (Taka 331) | Taka 137 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$5.00 (Taka 302) | Taka 76 | + 297% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 38,619 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 21,828 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$300 (Taka 18,146) | Taka 5,017 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,800 (Taka 108,877) | Taka 25,126 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$400 (Taka 24,195) | Taka 15,134 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$250 (Taka 15,122) | Taka 10,000 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$60 (Taka 3,629) | Taka 1,380 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$800 (Taka 48,390) | Taka 44,973 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$600 (Taka 36,292) | Taka 9,570 | + 279% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$15 (Taka 907) | Taka 533 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$150 (Taka 9,073) | Taka 2,114 | + 329% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$50 (Taka 3,024) | Taka 2,450 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$200 (Taka 12,097) | Taka 4,870 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$200 (Taka 12,097) | Taka 4,397 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$10 (Taka 605) | Taka 109 | + 457% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,433 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$25 (Taka 1,512) | Taka 836 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$15 (Taka 907) | Taka 682 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$40 (Taka 2,419) | Taka 1,500 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (Taka 1,632) | Taka 360 | + 353% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$10 (Taka 604) | Taka 411 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (Taka 766) | Taka 625 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$2.50 (Taka 151) | Taka 102 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$7 (Taka 423) | Taka 129 | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$20 (Taka 1,210) | Taka 380 | + 219% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$30 (Taka 1,815) | Taka 1,745 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (Taka 1,815) | Taka 1,011 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$25 (Taka 1,512) | Taka 3,597 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$4.00 (Taka 242) | Taka 1,519 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (Taka 484) | Taka 253 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$2.50 (Taka 151) | Taka 580 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$60 (Taka 3,629) | Taka 2,307 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$10 (Taka 605) | Taka 327 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 417 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
60.487
BDT
/
BZD
Cost of living in Belize is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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