Cost of living in Belize
compared to
Belize Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$9.36
BZD18.82
|
$7.29
-
$13.67
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.75
BZD19.61
|
$4.46
-
$10.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.29
BZD2.59
|
$0.99
-
$2.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.15
BZD2.32
|
$0.87
-
$2.00
|
Belize - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.00
BZD4.02
|
$1.00
-
$2.93
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.77
BZD15.63
|
$2.90
-
$5.78
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$13.68
BZD27.51
|
$6.66
-
$21.72
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.35
BZD4.73
|
$1.94
-
$3.74
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.30
BZD6.64
|
$2.38
-
$4.49
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.62
BZD5.28
|
$2.08
-
$4.75
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.57
BZD1.14
|
$0.45
-
$0.74
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.73
BZD1.47
|
$0.45
-
$1.49
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.00
BZD4.01
|
$0.50
-
$2.27
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.41
BZD2.84
|
$0.91
-
$2.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.26
BZD2.53
|
$0.87
-
$1.43
|
Belize - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.61
BZD13.29
|
$5.92
-
$7.22
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$20.00
BZD40.22
|
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$10,514.56
BZD21,146.48
|
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-
??
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$31.59
BZD63.53
|
$35.65
-
$36.98
|
Belize - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$74.90
BZD150.64
|
$49.56
-
$72.50
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$684.11
BZD1,375.86
|
$224.20
-
$360.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$547.15
BZD1,100.41
|
$150.40
-
$223.97
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$120.58
BZD242.50
|
$32.18
-
$285.45
|
Belize - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$64.52
BZD129.75
|
$29.03
-
$100.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$674.20
BZD1,355.92
|
$348.39
-
$1,000.00
|
Belize - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.66
BZD5.35
|
$2.07
-
$4.15
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.60
BZD7.25
|
$2.97
-
$5.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
BZD10.06
|
$3.98
-
$8.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.91
BZD66.18
|
$24.76
-
$35.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.42
BZD16.93
|
$4.98
-
$15.00
|
Belize - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$37.45
BZD75.32
|
$32.18
-
$40.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$27.42
BZD55.15
|
$12.38
-
$45.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.13
BZD183.28
|
$37.33
-
$100.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$89.59
BZD180.19
|
$37.33
-
$125.00
|
Belize - Cost of clothing
These numbers reflect the average prices of 4 cities in Belize, such as
Placencia,
San Pedro,
Belize City,
Corozal,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Belize, search for a city above.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Belize compared to Belize.
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