- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q43 (Taka 473) | Taka 328 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (Taka 459) | Taka 415 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (Taka 304) | Taka 169 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (Taka 117) | Taka 74 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (Taka 151) | Taka 97 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (Taka 96) | Taka 63 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (Taka 416) | Taka 359 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (Taka 202) | Taka 146 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (Taka 87) | Taka 24 | + 271% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (Taka 115) | Taka 304 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q74 (Taka 806) | Taka 2,421 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q14 (Taka 157) | Taka 101 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (Taka 73) | Taka 44 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (Taka 69,832) | Taka 42,189 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (Taka 50,227) | Taka 32,498 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (Taka 7,537) | Taka 3,873 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,905 (Taka 53,555) | Taka 42,062 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (Taka 38,704) | Taka 24,788 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (Taka 4,908) | Taka 3,366 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q387 (Taka 4,222) | Taka 2,008 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,344 (Taka 36,509) | Taka 43,783 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q755 (Taka 8,243) | Taka 14,583 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 (Taka 646) | Taka 292 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (Taka 218) | Taka 606 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q628 (Taka 6,854) | Taka 2,177 | + 215% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q404 (Taka 4,406) | Taka 2,485 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q716 (Taka 7,821) | Taka 4,501 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q686 (Taka 7,486) | Taka 3,784 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 47% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q117,546 (Taka 1,283,329) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (Taka 72) | Taka 92 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q118 (Taka 1,292) | Taka 2,504 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q45 (Taka 486) | Taka 297 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 (Taka 1,323) | Taka 476 | + 178% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q254 (Taka 2,771) | Taka 1,238 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q49 (Taka 534) | Taka 370 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q30 (Taka 322) | Taka 304 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (Taka 433) | Taka 344 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (Taka 180) | Taka 90 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (Taka 144) | Taka 110 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (Taka 634) | Taka 326 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q150 (Taka 1,635) | Taka 1,455 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q84 (Taka 917) | Taka 756 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q178 (Taka 1,941) | Taka 2,663 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q309 (Taka 3,374) | Taka 4,971 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (Taka 517) | Taka 1,315 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (Taka 272) | Taka 516 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (Taka 272) | Taka 564 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (Taka 53,420) | Taka 35,756 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.12 (Taka 12) | Taka 21 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (Taka 4,646) | Taka 2,557 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q24 (Taka 257) | Taka 228 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
10.918
BDT
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,071 prices entered by 415 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is about the same as in Bangladesh
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