Cost of Living Comparison Between Belize and United States Reverse

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Cost of Living in United States is 46.3% higher than in Belize (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 75.7% higher than in Belize
Rent Prices in United States are 201.2% higher than in Belize
Restaurant Prices in United States are 82.8% higher than in Belize
Groceries Prices in United States are 40.8% higher than in Belize
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 119.9% higher than in Belize
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Restaurants
 Belize Edit United States Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 8.94 $ 20.00 $      +123.7 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 40.00 $ 75.00 $      +87.5 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 7.50 $ 12.00 $      +60.0 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 2.55 $ 6.00 $      +135.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.97 $ 7.50 $      +88.7 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 3.86 $ 5.31 $      +37.8 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 1.30 $ 2.61 $      +99.9 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.43 $ 2.11 $      +48.2 %
Markets
 Belize Edit United States Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 3.30 $ 1.06 $      -67.7 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.44 $ 3.32 $      +130.8 %
White Rice (1 lb) 1.24 $ 2.09 $      +68.9 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 2.71 $ 4.41 $      +62.6 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4.26 $ 5.91 $      +38.8 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.16 $ 5.57 $      +75.9 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 3.71 $ 7.54 $      +103.1 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.77 $ 2.37 $      -14.3 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.51 $ 0.76 $      +50.4 %
Oranges (1 lb) 0.75 $ 2.02 $      +169.1 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.67 $ 2.22 $      +33.0 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.55 $ 1.32 $      -14.6 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.23 $ 1.39 $      +13.5 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 3.07 $ 2.22 $      -27.8 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.98 $ 2.26 $      +129.8 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 14.89 $ 15.00 $      +0.7 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.05 $ 2.01 $      -1.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.74 $ 3.62 $      +31.9 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 5.00 $ 10.40 $      +108.0 %
Transportation
 Belize Edit United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.99 $ 2.50 $      -16.4 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 21.20 $ 65.00 $      +206.5 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.72 $ 3.50 $      -6.0 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 6.41 $ 2.82 $      -56.1 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 5.00 $ 30.00 $      +500.0 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.88 $ 0.88 $      -53.0 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 10,528.06 $ 35,699.74 $      +239.1 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 21,029.12 $ 25,876.66 $      +23.1 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Belize Edit United States Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 136.96 $ 210.53 $      +53.7 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 49.73 $ 60.91 $      +22.5 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 56.25 $ 72.42 $      +28.7 %
Sports And Leisure
 Belize Edit United States Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 34.94 $ 45.49 $      +30.2 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 6.33 $ 22.85 $      +261.2 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 10.34 $ 15.00 $      +45.1 %
Childcare
 Belize Edit United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 64.52 $ 1,460.15 $      +2,163.2 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 674.20 $ 23,267.96 $      +3,351.2 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Belize Edit United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 46.84 $ 52.41 $      +11.9 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 43.30 $ 42.82 $      -1.1 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 91.13 $ 90.74 $      -0.4 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 93.82 $ 113.71 $      +21.2 %
Rent Per Month
 Belize Edit United States Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 476.87 $ 1,743.17 $      +265.5 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 491.30 $ 1,414.83 $      +188.0 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,190.95 $ 2,868.66 $      +140.9 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 624.50 $ 2,356.73 $      +277.4 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Belize Edit United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 134.29 $ 311.05 $      +131.6 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 128.50 $ 246.68 $      +92.0 %
Salaries And Financing
 Belize Edit United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,106.05 $ 4,274.96 $      +286.5 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 11.33 6.33      -44.1 %
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