- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 0% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q49 (Taka 536) | Taka 378 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (Taka 462) | Taka 438 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (Taka 232) | Taka 220 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (Taka 128) | Taka 74 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (Taka 164) | Taka 102 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (Taka 90) | Taka 56 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (Taka 410) | Taka 330 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (Taka 199) | Taka 148 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (Taka 102) | Taka 24 | + 321% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (Taka 120) | Taka 318 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q87 (Taka 947) | Taka 2,478 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (Taka 159) | Taka 101 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (Taka 78) | Taka 48 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (Taka 69,526) | Taka 43,806 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (Taka 50,007) | Taka 35,106 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (Taka 7,504) | Taka 3,522 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,659 (Taka 50,639) | Taka 46,238 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (Taka 38,534) | Taka 24,863 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (Taka 4,887) | Taka 2,602 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q341 (Taka 3,711) | Taka 1,713 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,536 (Taka 38,432) | Taka 41,130 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q747 (Taka 8,120) | Taka 14,071 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q102 (Taka 1,112) | Taka 307 | + 262% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q44 (Taka 478) | Taka 549 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q430 (Taka 4,679) | Taka 2,210 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q466 (Taka 5,062) | Taka 2,415 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q745 (Taka 8,098) | Taka 5,111 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q699 (Taka 7,603) | Taka 3,953 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,039 (Taka 1,489,598) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q19 (Taka 202) | Taka 88 | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q175 (Taka 1,902) | Taka 2,280 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q42 (Taka 456) | Taka 300 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q144 (Taka 1,564) | Taka 540 | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q274 (Taka 2,973) | Taka 1,187 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q50 (Taka 544) | Taka 339 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (Taka 356) | Taka 302 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (Taka 437) | Taka 359 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (Taka 223) | Taka 91 | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (Taka 182) | Taka 107 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (Taka 634) | Taka 300 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q139 (Taka 1,509) | Taka 951 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q89 (Taka 962) | Taka 760 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q185 (Taka 2,010) | Taka 1,973 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q373 (Taka 4,058) | Taka 2,831 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q46 (Taka 505) | Taka 1,364 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (Taka 273) | Taka 305 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (Taka 270) | Taka 501 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (Taka 53,187) | Taka 35,756 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.74 (Taka 19) | Taka 22 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (Taka 4,625) | Taka 2,337 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (Taka 246) | Taka 230 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
10.870
BDT
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,612 prices entered by 386 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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