Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Belize 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Belize is 21.1% lower than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Belize is 31.2% lower than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Belize are 56.4% lower than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belize are 37.5% lower than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Belize are 15.7% lower than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belize is 44.0% lower than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
C$25.00 ($18.14) |
C$13.05 ($9.47) |
-47.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
C$100.00 ($72.58) |
C$53.05 ($38.50) |
-47.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
C$15.00 ($10.89) |
C$10.33 ($7.50) |
-31.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
C$8.00 ($5.81) |
C$3.51 ($2.55) |
-56.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$8.00 ($5.81) |
C$5.48 ($3.97) |
-31.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
C$5.32 ($3.86) |
C$5.60 ($4.07) |
+5.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$2.92 ($2.12) |
C$1.89 ($1.37) |
-35.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
C$2.37 ($1.72) |
C$2.00 ($1.45) |
-15.7 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
C$3.07 ($2.23) |
C$4.62 ($3.35) |
+50.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
C$3.34 ($2.42) |
C$2.38 ($1.73) |
-28.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
C$2.29 ($1.66) |
C$2.36 ($1.71) |
+3.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
C$4.91 ($3.56) |
C$4.00 ($2.90) |
-18.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
C$6.89 ($5.00) |
C$6.53 ($4.74) |
-5.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
C$7.54 ($5.47) |
C$5.25 ($3.81) |
-30.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
C$9.51 ($6.90) |
C$6.18 ($4.48) |
-35.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
C$2.59 ($1.88) |
C$4.16 ($3.02) |
+60.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
C$0.91 ($0.66) |
C$0.84 ($0.61) |
-8.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
C$2.44 ($1.77) |
C$1.21 ($0.88) |
-50.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
C$2.56 ($1.86) |
C$2.42 ($1.76) |
-5.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
C$1.67 ($1.21) |
C$2.49 ($1.81) |
+49.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
C$1.61 ($1.17) |
C$1.68 ($1.22) |
+4.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
C$3.64 ($2.64) |
C$3.53 ($2.56) |
-3.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
C$2.46 ($1.78) |
C$1.87 ($1.36) |
-23.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
C$18.00 ($13.06) |
C$20.67 ($15.00) |
+14.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
C$4.05 ($2.94) |
C$2.92 ($2.12) |
-27.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$4.52 ($3.28) |
C$3.78 ($2.75) |
-16.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
C$20.00 ($14.52) |
C$6.89 ($5.00) |
-65.6 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
C$3.50 ($2.54) |
C$5.49 ($3.98) |
+56.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
C$102.00 ($74.03) |
C$30.88 ($22.41) |
-69.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
C$4.50 ($3.27) |
C$5.13 ($3.72) |
+14.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
C$3.38 ($2.45) |
C$8.81 ($6.39) |
+160.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
C$38.00 ($27.58) |
C$6.89 ($5.00) |
-81.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
C$1.56 ($1.13) |
C$2.73 ($1.98) |
+74.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
C$39,580.00 ($28,726.12) |
C$14,505.98 ($10,528.06) |
-63.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
C$27,306.43 ($19,818.29) |
C$28,974.76 ($21,029.12) |
+6.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
C$210.61 ($152.86) |
C$188.71 ($136.96) |
-10.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
C$59.90 ($43.48) |
C$68.52 ($49.73) |
+14.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
C$84.79 ($61.54) |
C$76.46 ($55.50) |
-9.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
C$58.26 ($42.28) |
C$45.81 ($33.25) |
-21.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
C$28.09 ($20.39) |
C$8.72 ($6.33) |
-69.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
C$15.91 ($11.54) |
C$12.36 ($8.97) |
-22.3 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
C$1,066.05 ($773.71) |
C$88.89 ($64.52) |
-91.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
C$20,283.50 ($14,721.23) |
C$928.94 ($674.20) |
-95.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
C$76.51 ($55.53) |
C$67.68 ($49.12) |
-11.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
C$56.93 ($41.32) |
C$44.67 ($32.42) |
-21.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
C$122.45 ($88.87) |
C$142.79 ($103.63) |
+16.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
C$146.78 ($106.53) |
C$89.00 ($64.59) |
-39.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$1,822.67 ($1,322.85) |
C$657.06 ($476.87) |
-64.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$1,599.57 ($1,160.92) |
C$676.93 ($491.30) |
-57.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$2,874.81 ($2,086.46) |
C$1,640.94 ($1,190.95) |
-42.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$2,495.26 ($1,810.99) |
C$860.46 ($624.50) |
-65.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
C$613.39 ($445.18) |
C$185.03 ($134.29) |
-69.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
C$500.18 ($363.02) |
C$206.67 ($150.00) |
-58.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Belize Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
C$4,149.07 ($3,011.28) |
C$1,598.58 ($1,160.21) |
-61.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.05 | 11.50 | +127.7 % |
| Last update: | 21 May 2026 | 4 May 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 2343 | 13 | |
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