Cost of living in Belize compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$47 (Taka 2,060) | Taka 532 | + 287% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$14 (Taka 625) | Taka 488 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$50 (Taka 2,154) | Taka 263 | + 719% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.37 (Taka 190) | Taka 98 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (Taka 171) | Taka 134 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (Taka 119) | Taka 96 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$8 (Taka 347) | Taka 329 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (Taka 174) | Taka 203 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (Taka 152) | Taka 27 | + 454% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (Taka 220) | Taka 530 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (Taka 2,171) | Taka 1,346 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.03 (Taka 218) | Taka 112 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (Taka 174) | Taka 58 | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,500 (Taka 65,139) | Taka 43,087 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,328 (Taka 57,668) | Taka 21,416 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (Taka 5,210) | Taka 4,489 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (Taka 91,792) | Taka 37,342 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (Taka 26,049) | Taka 20,129 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (Taka 4,342) | Taka 3,105 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$76 (Taka 3,287) | Taka 947 | + 247% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (Taka 46,933) | Taka 36,542 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (Taka 14,524) | Taka 16,205 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (Taka 521) | Taka 369 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (Taka 271) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (Taka 3,547) | Taka 2,612 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (Taka 5,503) | Taka 3,117 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (Taka 10,694) | Taka 9,947 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$75 (Taka 3,256) | Taka 6,827 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (Taka 1,853,463) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$3.04 (Taka 132) | Taka 91 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,696 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (Taka 1,281) | Taka 296 | + 333% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$10 (Taka 434) | Taka 1,395 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (Taka 4,342) | Taka 1,191 | + 265% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (Taka 1,171) | Taka 498 | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (Taka 253) | Taka 208 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (Taka 550) | Taka 690 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (Taka 65) | Taka 173 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (Taka 76) | Taka 229 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (Taka 651) | Taka 304 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 108% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belize | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (Taka 3,444) | Taka 1,410 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (Taka 1,302) | Taka 885 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (Taka 3,122) | Taka 1,939 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (Taka 5,438) | Taka 3,617 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (Taka 551) | Taka 1,328 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (Taka 377) | Taka 393 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (Taka 312) | Taka 594 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (Taka 41,244) | Taka 35,756 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (Taka 43) | Taka 2.19 | + 1880% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (Taka 5,777) | Taka 1,057 | + 447% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (Taka 391) | Taka 264 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 604 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
43.415
BDT
/
BZD
Cost of living in Belize is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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