Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q50 (Taka 557) | Taka 264 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q41 (Taka 459) | Taka 397 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (Taka 232) | Taka 160 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (Taka 144) | Taka 81 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (Taka 169) | Taka 116 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (Taka 104) | Taka 52 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q26 (Taka 285) | Taka 434 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q16 (Taka 182) | Taka 186 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (Taka 101) | Taka 25 | + 303% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (Taka 117) | Taka 426 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q70 (Taka 777) | Taka 1,872 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 (Taka 161) | Taka 102 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q11 (Taka 124) | Taka 41 | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,050 (Taka 78,381) | Taka 46,240 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,426 (Taka 38,094) | Taka 27,702 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q454 (Taka 5,048) | Taka 4,496 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,178 (Taka 46,448) | Taka 34,541 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,422 (Taka 26,932) | Taka 19,179 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q334 (Taka 3,716) | Taka 3,784 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q288 (Taka 3,202) | Taka 1,257 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,930 (Taka 32,572) | Taka 35,775 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q658 (Taka 7,317) | Taka 12,836 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q49 (Taka 549) | Taka 341 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q24 (Taka 262) | Taka 1,289 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q384 (Taka 4,275) | Taka 1,687 | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q326 (Taka 3,624) | Taka 1,618 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q758 (Taka 8,429) | Taka 4,829 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q627 (Taka 6,977) | Taka 3,696 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 34% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q122,747 (Taka 1,364,737) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q8 (Taka 91) | Taka 95 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q114 (Taka 1,265) | Taka 2,580 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q30 (Taka 338) | Taka 189 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q66 (Taka 730) | Taka 588 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q188 (Taka 2,088) | Taka 914 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (Taka 536) | Taka 560 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q31 (Taka 345) | Taka 256 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q38 (Taka 425) | Taka 340 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q17 (Taka 187) | Taka 87 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (Taka 148) | Taka 102 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q80 (Taka 886) | Taka 231 | + 283% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q114 (Taka 1,271) | Taka 1,040 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (Taka 948) | Taka 878 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q230 (Taka 2,553) | Taka 2,026 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q342 (Taka 3,801) | Taka 2,200 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q39 (Taka 434) | Taka 1,227 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q19 (Taka 217) | Taka 362 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 (Taka 192) | Taka 540 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q6,181 (Taka 68,724) | Taka 35,756 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.99 (Taka 11) | Taka 1.70 | + 550% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q444 (Taka 4,937) | Taka 1,903 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q25 (Taka 279) | Taka 270 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,075 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
11.118
BDT
/
GTQ
Cost of living in Guatemala is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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