Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q78 (Taka 861) | Taka 228 | + 277% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (Taka 484) | Taka 356 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q22 (Taka 248) | Taka 188 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (Taka 119) | Taka 76 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (Taka 177) | Taka 106 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (Taka 90) | Taka 57 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 (Taka 328) | Taka 511 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 (Taka 166) | Taka 159 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (Taka 122) | Taka 30 | + 307% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q14 (Taka 154) | Taka 448 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q97 (Taka 1,068) | Taka 1,508 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q14 (Taka 160) | Taka 103 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (Taka 85) | Taka 42 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,545 (Taka 72,055) | Taka 64,159 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,437 (Taka 37,834) | Taka 35,369 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q468 (Taka 5,157) | Taka 4,449 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,253 (Taka 46,818) | Taka 39,073 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,110 (Taka 23,234) | Taka 22,885 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q280 (Taka 3,086) | Taka 4,140 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q264 (Taka 2,908) | Taka 1,111 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,055 (Taka 33,634) | Taka 37,922 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q683 (Taka 7,516) | Taka 15,038 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q64 (Taka 710) | Taka 360 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q21 (Taka 236) | Taka 621 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q460 (Taka 5,059) | Taka 1,987 | + 155% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q296 (Taka 3,260) | Taka 2,314 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q725 (Taka 7,976) | Taka 6,592 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q777 (Taka 8,554) | Taka 4,486 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 35% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q138,741 (Taka 1,527,374) | Taka 2,688,560 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (Taka 68) | Taka 94 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q124 (Taka 1,361) | Taka 2,108 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q44 (Taka 488) | Taka 129 | + 279% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q124 (Taka 1,360) | Taka 491 | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q233 (Taka 2,570) | Taka 1,039 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (Taka 529) | Taka 405 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q34 (Taka 371) | Taka 230 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q47 (Taka 514) | Taka 411 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (Taka 181) | Taka 82 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (Taka 190) | Taka 100 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q74 (Taka 818) | Taka 240 | + 241% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q151 (Taka 1,657) | Taka 1,281 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (Taka 919) | Taka 958 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q196 (Taka 2,154) | Taka 2,373 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q401 (Taka 4,416) | Taka 2,103 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q61 (Taka 676) | Taka 1,179 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (Taka 369) | Taka 284 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q31 (Taka 336) | Taka 632 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (Taka 59,525) | Taka 35,756 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (Taka 14) | Taka 6.00 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q353 (Taka 3,883) | Taka 1,420 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 (Taka 292) | Taka 266 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
11.009
BDT
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,799 prices entered by 349 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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