Cost of Living Comparison Between Belize and United States Reverse

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Cost of Living in United States is 39.7% higher than in Belize (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 65.7% higher than in Belize
Rent Prices in United States are 182.8% higher than in Belize
Restaurant Prices in United States are 81.1% higher than in Belize
Groceries Prices in United States are 27.3% higher than in Belize
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 125.0% higher than in Belize
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Restaurants
 Belize Edit United States Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $9.47 $20.00      +111.2 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $38.50 $76.00      +97.4 %
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) $4.07 $5.40      +32.8 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $1.37 $2.67      +94.1 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) $1.45 $2.13      +46.9 %
Markets
 Belize Edit United States Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $3.35 $1.06      -68.3 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $1.73 $3.29      +90.7 %
White Rice (1 lb) $1.71 $2.09      +22.0 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) $2.90 $4.36      +50.2 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) $4.74 $5.90      +24.5 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $3.81 $5.61      +47.4 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $4.48 $7.70      +71.7 %
Apples (1 lb) $3.02 $2.39      -20.8 %
Bananas (1 lb) $0.61 $0.76      +24.9 %
Oranges (1 lb) $0.88 $2.02      +130.4 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) $1.76 $2.23      +26.8 %
Potatoes (1 lb) $1.81 $1.32      -27.0 %
Onions (1 lb) $1.22 $1.39      +14.6 %
Lettuce (1 Head) $2.56 $2.24      -12.6 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) $1.36 $2.29      +68.6 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $15.00 $15.00      0.0 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $2.12 $2.06      -2.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $2.75 $3.68      +34.0 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $5.00 $10.40      +108.0 %
Transportation
 Belize Edit United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $3.98 $2.50      -37.2 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $22.41 $65.00      +190.0 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.72 $3.50      -6.0 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $6.39 $3.00      -53.1 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $5.00 $30.00      +500.0 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.98 $0.93      -52.9 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $10,528.06 $35,458.00      +236.8 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $21,029.12 $25,957.36      +23.4 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Belize Edit United States Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $136.96 $213.73      +56.1 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $49.73 $61.17      +23.0 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $55.50 $73.03      +31.6 %
Sports And Leisure
 Belize Edit United States Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership $33.25 $45.35      +36.4 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $6.33 $23.02      +263.9 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $8.97 $15.00      +67.3 %
Childcare
 Belize Edit United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $64.52 $1,453.63      +2,153.1 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $674.20 $25,220.04      +3,640.8 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Belize Edit United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $49.12 $53.27      +8.5 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $32.42 $43.26      +33.4 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $103.63 $92.13      -11.1 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes $64.59 $115.54      +78.9 %
Rent Per Month
 Belize Edit United States Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $476.87 $1,653.76      +246.8 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $491.30 $1,349.97      +174.8 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,190.95 $2,659.08      +123.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $624.50 $2,208.71      +253.7 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Belize Edit United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $134.29 $311.04      +131.6 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $150.00 $245.90      +63.9 %
Salaries And Financing
 Belize Edit United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $1,160.21 $4,326.30      +272.9 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 11.50 6.25      -45.6 %
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