Cost of Living in Belize
Summary of cost of living in Belize:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 5,671.1BZ$ (2,827.8$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,585.3BZ$ (790.5$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Belize is, on average, 31.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Belize is, on average, 66.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 17.93 BZ$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.22 BZ$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.04 BZ$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.11 BZ$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.97 BZ$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 7.74 BZ$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.61 BZ$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.86 BZ$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 6.61 BZ$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.89 BZ$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.48 BZ$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.44 BZ$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.54 BZ$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.34 BZ$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.44 BZ$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.22 BZ$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.96 BZ$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.51 BZ$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.35 BZ$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 3.10 BZ$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.46 BZ$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 6.16 BZ$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.14 BZ$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 29.86 BZ$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.29 BZ$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.50 BZ$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 10.03 BZ$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.00 BZ$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 42.53 BZ$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 7.47 BZ$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 12.86 BZ$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 10.03 BZ$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 3.77 BZ$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 21,114.21 BZ$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 42,174.28 BZ$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 274.67 BZ$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 99.74 BZ$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 126.72 BZ$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 70.08 BZ$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 12.69 BZ$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 20.73 BZ$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 129.39 BZ$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 1,352.11 BZ$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 93.93 BZ$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 86.83 BZ$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 186.33 BZ$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 188.15 BZ$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 956.38 BZ$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 985.31 BZ$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,388.48 BZ$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,403.06 BZ$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 269.32 BZ$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 257.71 BZ$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,032.34 BZ$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.33 |
Prices in Belize
This country had 254 entries in the past 12 months by 32 different contributors.
Last update: 24 November 2025
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Last update: 24 November 2025
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