Cost of Living Comparison Between Belize and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 45.1% higher than in Belize (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 67.9% higher than in Belize | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 180.0% higher than in Belize | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 72.3% higher than in Belize | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 42.9% higher than in Belize | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 98.9% higher than in Belize | |
Restaurants | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
8.94 $ (13.94 A$) |
16.03 $ (25.00 A$) |
+79.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
30.00 $ (46.78 A$) |
76.96 $ (120.00 A$) |
+156.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
7.71 $ (12.02 A$) |
9.62 $ (15.00 A$) |
+24.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
2.50 $ (3.90 A$) |
6.41 $ (10.00 A$) |
+156.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.00 $ (6.24 A$) |
7.05 $ (11.00 A$) |
+76.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
3.66 $ (5.71 A$) |
3.44 $ (5.36 A$) |
-6.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.26 $ (1.96 A$) |
2.60 $ (4.06 A$) |
+107.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.19 $ (1.86 A$) |
2.14 $ (3.34 A$) |
+79.5 % |
Markets | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.95 $ (17.07 A$) |
5.73 $ (8.93 A$) |
-47.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.29 $ (2.01 A$) |
2.20 $ (3.42 A$) |
+70.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.10 $ (1.72 A$) |
0.93 $ (1.44 A$) |
-16.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.48 $ (3.87 A$) |
4.24 $ (6.61 A$) |
+70.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.29 $ (6.69 A$) |
4.01 $ (6.25 A$) |
-6.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.75 $ (4.29 A$) |
3.79 $ (5.91 A$) |
+37.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.19 $ (4.97 A$) |
6.23 $ (9.71 A$) |
+95.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.98 $ (4.65 A$) |
1.43 $ (2.22 A$) |
-52.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.54 $ (0.84 A$) |
1.23 $ (1.92 A$) |
+129.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.74 $ (1.15 A$) |
1.31 $ (2.04 A$) |
+77.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.56 $ (2.43 A$) |
1.92 $ (2.99 A$) |
+23.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.28 $ (2.00 A$) |
1.10 $ (1.71 A$) |
-14.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.15 $ (1.80 A$) |
0.96 $ (1.49 A$) |
-17.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.90 $ (4.52 A$) |
2.18 $ (3.40 A$) |
-24.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.19 $ (1.86 A$) |
1.49 $ (2.32 A$) |
+24.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
16.22 $ (25.29 A$) |
12.83 $ (20.00 A$) |
-20.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.01 $ (3.14 A$) |
4.40 $ (6.85 A$) |
+118.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.74 $ (4.28 A$) |
4.87 $ (7.59 A$) |
+77.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
5.00 $ (7.80 A$) |
30.78 $ (48.00 A$) |
+515.7 % |
Transportation | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.75 $ (2.73 A$) |
2.89 $ (4.50 A$) |
+64.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
21.20 $ (33.06 A$) |
96.20 $ (150.00 A$) |
+353.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.48 $ (5.42 A$) |
3.85 $ (6.00 A$) |
+10.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.39 $ (9.97 A$) |
2.79 $ (4.35 A$) |
-56.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
9.95 $ (15.52 A$) |
37.20 $ (58.00 A$) |
+273.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.98 $ (10.89 A$) |
4.45 $ (6.93 A$) |
-36.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
10,528.06 $ (16,415.98 A$) |
28,489.80 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
+170.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
21,029.12 $ (32,789.87 A$) |
22,438.72 $ (34,987.80 A$) |
+6.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
114.26 $ (178.15 A$) |
173.84 $ (271.07 A$) |
+52.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
49.69 $ (77.47 A$) |
26.46 $ (41.26 A$) |
-46.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
61.56 $ (95.99 A$) |
52.27 $ (81.50 A$) |
-15.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
36.37 $ (56.72 A$) |
46.94 $ (73.19 A$) |
+29.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
7.00 $ (10.91 A$) |
16.55 $ (25.81 A$) |
+136.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
11.71 $ (18.26 A$) |
14.11 $ (22.00 A$) |
+20.5 % |
Childcare | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
100.00 $ (155.93 A$) |
1,559.47 $ (2,431.61 A$) |
+1,459.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,000.00 $ (1,559.26 A$) |
12,483.75 $ (19,465.42 A$) |
+1,148.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
37.98 $ (59.22 A$) |
70.95 $ (110.64 A$) |
+86.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
35.56 $ (55.45 A$) |
50.61 $ (78.91 A$) |
+42.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
85.70 $ (133.63 A$) |
101.01 $ (157.50 A$) |
+17.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
88.91 $ (138.64 A$) |
109.16 $ (170.21 A$) |
+22.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
458.39 $ (714.75 A$) |
1,364.73 $ (2,127.98 A$) |
+197.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
384.28 $ (599.19 A$) |
1,083.46 $ (1,689.40 A$) |
+181.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
784.01 $ (1,222.48 A$) |
2,310.82 $ (3,603.16 A$) |
+194.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
683.21 $ (1,065.30 A$) |
1,709.25 $ (2,665.16 A$) |
+150.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
134.29 $ (209.39 A$) |
622.77 $ (971.06 A$) |
+363.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
128.50 $ (200.36 A$) |
464.52 $ (724.31 A$) |
+261.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,063.91 $ (1,658.91 A$) |
3,552.78 $ (5,539.71 A$) |
+233.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.50 | 6.36 | -49.1 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 25 | 1570 |
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