Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Guatemala is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Guatemala | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q86 (Taka 1,189) | Taka 324 | + 267% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 (Taka 643) | Taka 492 | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (Taka 398) | Taka 196 | + 103% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (Taka 186) | Taka 92 | + 101% | |
12 eggs, large | Q17 (Taka 241) | Taka 132 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (Taka 160) | Taka 78 | + 105% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q43 (Taka 588) | Taka 608 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (Taka 246) | Taka 223 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (Taka 133) | Taka 33 | + 307% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (Taka 152) | Taka 384 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (Taka 1,238) | Taka 1,400 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (Taka 230) | Taka 111 | + 107% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (Taka 104) | Taka 70 | + 48% | |
Housing | + 105% | |||
Housing in Guatemala is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Guatemala | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,890 (Taka 95,249) | Taka 43,758 | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,195 (Taka 57,995) | Taka 25,202 | + 130% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q557 (Taka 7,699) | Taka 3,035 | + 154% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,350 (Taka 73,968) | Taka 22,952 | + 222% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,253 (Taka 44,977) | Taka 18,549 | + 142% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q410 (Taka 5,669) | Taka 7,137 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q242 (Taka 3,346) | Taka 1,213 | + 176% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,443 (Taka 47,599) | Taka 31,061 | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q662 (Taka 9,158) | Taka 17,904 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q117 (Taka 1,612) | Taka 417 | + 286% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q31 (Taka 427) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 69% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Guatemala | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q435 (Taka 6,020) | Taka 2,410 | + 150% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q332 (Taka 4,596) | Taka 3,066 | + 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q756 (Taka 10,446) | Taka 6,410 | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q633 (Taka 8,756) | Taka 4,273 | + 105% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Guatemala | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q162,571 (Taka 2,247,568) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 (Taka 160) | Taka 107 | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q278 (Taka 3,844) | Taka 2,440 | + 58% | |
Personal Care | + 125% | |||
Personal Care in Guatemala is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Guatemala | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q43 (Taka 596) | Taka 285 | + 110% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q141 (Taka 1,950) | Taka 513 | + 280% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q301 (Taka 4,159) | Taka 1,500 | + 177% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q33 (Taka 462) | Taka 425 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q38 (Taka 522) | Taka 333 | + 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 (Taka 623) | Taka 376 | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (Taka 292) | Taka 85 | + 244% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (Taka 229) | Taka 89 | + 158% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q79 (Taka 1,089) | Taka 445 | + 145% | |
Entertainment | + 75% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Guatemala | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q146 (Taka 2,015) | Taka 1,308 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q87 (Taka 1,202) | Taka 852 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q252 (Taka 3,484) | Taka 1,768 | + 97% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q352 (Taka 4,867) | Taka 2,051 | + 137% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q56 (Taka 778) | Taka 999 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q30 (Taka 409) | Taka 248 | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 (Taka 253) | Taka 564 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,426 (Taka 61,187) | Taka 35,756 | + 71% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.57 (Taka 22) | Taka 2.94 | + 637% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q322 (Taka 4,448) | Taka 2,601 | + 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 (Taka 355) | Taka 291 | + 22% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
13.825
BDT
/
GTQ
Cost of living in Guatemala is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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