Cost of Living Comparison Between Belize and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Canada are 40.9% higher than in Belize (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Canada are 74.2% higher than in Belize | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 244.9% higher than in Belize | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 113.4% higher than in Belize | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 48.2% higher than in Belize | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 57.9% higher than in Belize | |
Restaurants | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
6.80 $ (9.30 C$) |
18.27 $ (25.00 C$) |
+168.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
29.78 $ (40.75 C$) |
73.09 $ (100.00 C$) |
+145.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
7.45 $ (10.19 C$) |
10.60 $ (14.50 C$) |
+42.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
2.50 $ (3.42 C$) |
5.85 $ (8.00 C$) |
+133.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.97 $ (5.44 C$) |
5.85 $ (8.00 C$) |
+47.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
3.24 $ (4.44 C$) |
3.74 $ (5.11 C$) |
+15.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.22 $ (1.67 C$) |
2.10 $ (2.87 C$) |
+72.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.83 $ (1.14 C$) |
1.72 $ (2.35 C$) |
+106.6 % |
Markets | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.72 $ (14.67 C$) |
8.15 $ (11.14 C$) |
-24.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.19 $ (1.63 C$) |
2.39 $ (3.27 C$) |
+101.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.02 $ (1.40 C$) |
1.68 $ (2.30 C$) |
+64.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.32 $ (3.17 C$) |
3.46 $ (4.73 C$) |
+49.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.31 $ (5.90 C$) |
5.22 $ (7.14 C$) |
+20.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.50 $ (3.42 C$) |
5.53 $ (7.56 C$) |
+121.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.78 $ (3.81 C$) |
6.54 $ (8.95 C$) |
+135.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.89 $ (3.95 C$) |
1.90 $ (2.60 C$) |
-34.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.53 $ (0.73 C$) |
0.64 $ (0.88 C$) |
+21.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.64 $ (0.87 C$) |
1.72 $ (2.36 C$) |
+169.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.31 $ (1.79 C$) |
1.89 $ (2.59 C$) |
+44.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.11 $ (1.52 C$) |
1.19 $ (1.63 C$) |
+7.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.11 $ (1.52 C$) |
1.19 $ (1.63 C$) |
+7.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.18 $ (2.99 C$) |
2.60 $ (3.55 C$) |
+19.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.15 $ (1.57 C$) |
1.79 $ (2.45 C$) |
+56.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
14.89 $ (20.37 C$) |
13.16 $ (18.00 C$) |
-11.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.03 $ (2.78 C$) |
2.99 $ (4.09 C$) |
+46.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.72 $ (3.72 C$) |
3.20 $ (4.38 C$) |
+17.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
4.00 $ (5.47 C$) |
13.89 $ (19.00 C$) |
+247.2 % |
Transportation | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.75 $ (2.39 C$) |
2.56 $ (3.50 C$) |
+46.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
24.82 $ (33.95 C$) |
76.75 $ (105.00 C$) |
+209.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.49 $ (4.77 C$) |
3.29 $ (4.50 C$) |
-5.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
5.59 $ (7.64 C$) |
2.41 $ (3.30 C$) |
-56.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
14.90 $ (20.39 C$) |
28.55 $ (39.06 C$) |
+91.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.74 $ (9.22 C$) |
4.42 $ (6.05 C$) |
-34.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
27,386.00 $ (37,468.16 C$) |
24,835.00 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
-9.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
43,601.00 $ (59,652.71 C$) |
20,327.78 $ (27,811.45 C$) |
-53.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
86.18 $ (117.91 C$) |
156.98 $ (214.77 C$) |
+82.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
49.65 $ (67.92 C$) |
47.79 $ (65.39 C$) |
-3.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
58.37 $ (79.85 C$) |
62.66 $ (85.72 C$) |
+7.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
35.20 $ (48.16 C$) |
42.50 $ (58.15 C$) |
+20.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
3.31 $ (4.54 C$) |
19.69 $ (26.94 C$) |
+494.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
8.42 $ (11.52 C$) |
11.51 $ (15.75 C$) |
+36.8 % |
Childcare | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
297.81 $ (407.46 C$) |
821.87 $ (1,124.44 C$) |
+176.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
? (? C$) |
13,178.45 $ (18,030.10 C$) |
|
Clothing And Shoes | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
34.42 $ (47.09 C$) |
58.49 $ (80.03 C$) |
+69.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
27.95 $ (38.24 C$) |
41.53 $ (56.82 C$) |
+48.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
82.60 $ (113.01 C$) |
88.83 $ (121.53 C$) |
+7.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
88.91 $ (121.65 C$) |
110.38 $ (151.02 C$) |
+24.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
406.77 $ (556.53 C$) |
1,402.77 $ (1,919.20 C$) |
+244.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
249.23 $ (340.98 C$) |
1,264.43 $ (1,729.93 C$) |
+407.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
834.83 $ (1,142.17 C$) |
2,288.41 $ (3,130.89 C$) |
+174.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
504.72 $ (690.53 C$) |
1,927.21 $ (2,636.72 C$) |
+281.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
96.79 $ (132.42 C$) |
674.66 $ (923.04 C$) |
+597.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
116.00 $ (158.70 C$) |
473.23 $ (647.46 C$) |
+308.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,037.99 $ (1,420.13 C$) |
2,855.11 $ (3,906.22 C$) |
+175.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.50 | 7.03 | -43.8 % |
| Last update: | March 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 24 | 4443 |
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