Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guatemala | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q101 (Taka 1,149) | Taka 535 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (Taka 561) | Taka 449 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q23 (Taka 266) | Taka 240 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (Taka 139) | Taka 102 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (Taka 214) | Taka 133 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 (Taka 122) | Taka 80 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q32 (Taka 360) | Taka 347 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (Taka 222) | Taka 207 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q14 (Taka 157) | Taka 26 | + 498% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (Taka 128) | Taka 571 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q106 (Taka 1,210) | Taka 1,347 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q16 (Taka 183) | Taka 112 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (Taka 97) | Taka 53 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guatemala | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,814 (Taka 89,158) | Taka 43,087 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,172 (Taka 47,603) | Taka 21,416 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q845 (Taka 9,637) | Taka 4,489 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,237 (Taka 59,759) | Taka 37,342 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,898 (Taka 33,070) | Taka 20,129 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q670 (Taka 7,645) | Taka 3,105 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q222 (Taka 2,532) | Taka 947 | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,151 (Taka 35,952) | Taka 36,542 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q906 (Taka 10,333) | Taka 16,205 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q94 (Taka 1,078) | Taka 369 | + 192% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q52 (Taka 596) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guatemala | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q428 (Taka 4,889) | Taka 2,612 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q376 (Taka 4,286) | Taka 3,117 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q718 (Taka 8,189) | Taka 9,947 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q662 (Taka 7,554) | Taka 6,827 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guatemala | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q138,997 (Taka 1,585,953) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q17 (Taka 189) | Taka 91 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q278 (Taka 3,178) | Taka 1,696 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guatemala | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q48 (Taka 549) | Taka 296 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q208 (Taka 2,378) | Taka 1,395 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q264 (Taka 3,011) | Taka 1,191 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q67 (Taka 760) | Taka 498 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q31 (Taka 357) | Taka 208 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q38 (Taka 438) | Taka 690 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (Taka 218) | Taka 173 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q15 (Taka 166) | Taka 229 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q98 (Taka 1,120) | Taka 304 | + 269% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guatemala | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q165 (Taka 1,880) | Taka 1,410 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q76 (Taka 862) | Taka 885 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q233 (Taka 2,654) | Taka 1,939 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q320 (Taka 3,653) | Taka 3,617 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q53 (Taka 610) | Taka 1,328 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (Taka 326) | Taka 393 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q19 (Taka 213) | Taka 594 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,421 (Taka 50,438) | Taka 35,756 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.64 (Taka 7) | Taka 2.19 | + 232% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q402 (Taka 4,590) | Taka 1,057 | + 334% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q29 (Taka 336) | Taka 264 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,185 prices entered by 293 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
11.410
BDT
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GTQ
Cost of living in Guatemala is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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