Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Belize 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Belize is 25.8% lower than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Belize is 34.6% lower than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Belize are 56.6% lower than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belize are 39.4% lower than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Belize are 24.4% lower than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belize is 44.2% lower than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 C$ (18.26 $) |
12.24 C$ (8.94 $) |
-51.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
100.00 C$ (73.04 $) |
52.71 C$ (38.50 $) |
-47.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 C$ (10.96 $) |
10.27 C$ (7.50 $) |
-31.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
8.00 C$ (5.84 $) |
3.42 C$ (2.50 $) |
-57.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
8.00 C$ (5.84 $) |
5.44 C$ (3.97 $) |
-32.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.26 C$ (3.84 $) |
5.30 C$ (3.87 $) |
+0.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.91 C$ (2.13 $) |
1.79 C$ (1.30 $) |
-38.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.37 C$ (1.73 $) |
1.95 C$ (1.43 $) |
-17.8 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.10 C$ (2.26 $) |
5.09 C$ (3.72 $) |
+64.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.33 C$ (2.43 $) |
2.18 C$ (1.59 $) |
-34.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.29 C$ (1.67 $) |
1.91 C$ (1.39 $) |
-16.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.87 C$ (3.56 $) |
3.80 C$ (2.77 $) |
-21.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.87 C$ (5.02 $) |
5.54 C$ (4.05 $) |
-19.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.60 C$ (5.55 $) |
4.41 C$ (3.22 $) |
-42.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.50 C$ (6.94 $) |
5.26 C$ (3.84 $) |
-44.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.59 C$ (1.89 $) |
3.46 C$ (2.53 $) |
+33.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.91 C$ (0.67 $) |
0.80 C$ (0.59 $) |
-12.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.43 C$ (1.78 $) |
1.10 C$ (0.80 $) |
-54.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.55 C$ (1.86 $) |
1.98 C$ (1.44 $) |
-22.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.70 C$ (1.24 $) |
2.11 C$ (1.54 $) |
+23.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.64 C$ (1.20 $) |
1.55 C$ (1.13 $) |
-5.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.62 C$ (2.64 $) |
4.13 C$ (3.02 $) |
+14.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.46 C$ (1.80 $) |
1.63 C$ (1.19 $) |
-33.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
18.00 C$ (13.15 $) |
20.54 C$ (15.00 $) |
+14.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
4.05 C$ (2.96 $) |
2.81 C$ (2.05 $) |
-30.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.54 C$ (3.31 $) |
3.80 C$ (2.78 $) |
-16.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
20.00 C$ (14.61 $) |
6.85 C$ (5.00 $) |
-65.8 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 C$ (2.56 $) |
4.09 C$ (2.99 $) |
+17.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
104.00 C$ (75.96 $) |
29.03 C$ (21.20 $) |
-72.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.50 C$ (3.29 $) |
5.10 C$ (3.72 $) |
+13.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.38 C$ (2.47 $) |
8.78 C$ (6.41 $) |
+159.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
38.00 C$ (27.76 $) |
6.85 C$ (5.00 $) |
-82.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.53 C$ (1.12 $) |
2.54 C$ (1.85 $) |
+65.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
39,580.00 C$ (28,909.61 $) |
14,413.91 C$ (10,528.06 $) |
-63.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
27,204.15 C$ (19,870.17 $) |
28,790.86 C$ (21,029.12 $) |
+5.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
210.13 C$ (153.48 $) |
187.51 C$ (136.96 $) |
-10.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
60.61 C$ (44.27 $) |
68.09 C$ (49.73 $) |
+12.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
85.57 C$ (62.50 $) |
77.01 C$ (56.25 $) |
-10.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
58.29 C$ (42.57 $) |
47.84 C$ (34.94 $) |
-17.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
27.84 C$ (20.33 $) |
8.66 C$ (6.33 $) |
-68.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
15.99 C$ (11.68 $) |
14.15 C$ (10.34 $) |
-11.5 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,082.88 C$ (790.95 $) |
88.33 C$ (64.52 $) |
-91.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
20,058.05 C$ (14,650.59 $) |
923.04 C$ (674.20 $) |
-95.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
76.14 C$ (55.61 $) |
64.13 C$ (46.84 $) |
-15.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
56.83 C$ (41.51 $) |
59.28 C$ (43.30 $) |
+4.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
121.04 C$ (88.41 $) |
124.77 C$ (91.13 $) |
+3.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
146.59 C$ (107.07 $) |
128.45 C$ (93.82 $) |
-12.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,817.63 C$ (1,327.61 $) |
652.89 C$ (476.87 $) |
-64.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,597.37 C$ (1,166.73 $) |
672.63 C$ (491.30 $) |
-57.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,871.19 C$ (2,097.14 $) |
1,630.53 C$ (1,190.95 $) |
-43.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,487.20 C$ (1,816.68 $) |
855.00 C$ (624.50 $) |
-65.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
634.05 C$ (463.12 $) |
183.85 C$ (134.29 $) |
-71.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
507.82 C$ (370.91 $) |
175.93 C$ (128.50 $) |
-65.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,148.56 C$ (3,030.15 $) |
1,514.29 C$ (1,106.05 $) |
-63.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.40 | 11.33 | +109.7 % |
| Last update: | 6 February 2026 | 21 January 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 2046 | 11 | |
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