Cost of Living in Belize
Summary of cost of living in Belize:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 5,358.6BZ$ (2,656.2$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,533.0BZ$ (759.9$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Belize is, on average, 34.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Belize is, on average, 74.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.04 BZ$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 67.58 BZ$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.13 BZ$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.04 BZ$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.07 BZ$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 7.05 BZ$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.53 BZ$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 BZ$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 22.08 BZ$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.61 BZ$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.42 BZ$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.87 BZ$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.30 BZ$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.72 BZ$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.44 BZ$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.25 BZ$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.03 BZ$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.56 BZ$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.86 BZ$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.71 BZ$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.27 BZ$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.50 BZ$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.39 BZ$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.26 BZ$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.11 BZ$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.53 BZ$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.58 BZ$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.03 BZ$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 42.78 BZ$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.03 BZ$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 12.96 BZ$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.08 BZ$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 13.95 BZ$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 21,239.31 BZ$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 42,424.15 BZ$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 265.10 BZ$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 100.24 BZ$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 112.79 BZ$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 70.51 BZ$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.76 BZ$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.86 BZ$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 130.16 BZ$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,360.13 BZ$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.35 BZ$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 54.04 BZ$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 172.90 BZ$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 141.55 BZ$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 840.40 BZ$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 718.24 BZ$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,378.92 BZ$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,365.69 BZ$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 270.92 BZ$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 259.23 BZ$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,195.69 BZ$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 13.83 |
Prices in Belize
This country had 224 entries in the past 12 months by 26 different contributors.
Last update: 30 April 2025
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Last update: 30 April 2025
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