Cost of Living in Belize
Summary of cost of living in Belize:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 26,293.8kr (2,661.4$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 7,529.0kr (762.1$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Belize is, on average, 34.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Belize is, on average, 75.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 88.33 kr | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 330.98 kr | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 74.10 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 24.70 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 39.52 kr | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 34.53 kr | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 12.41 kr | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 12.21 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 108.16 kr | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 12.79 kr | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 11.85 kr | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 23.86 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 40.63 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 28.01 kr | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 31.52 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 25.70 kr | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.03 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 7.64 kr | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 14.01 kr | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 13.25 kr | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 11.10 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 26.94 kr | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 11.70 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 148.20 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 20.12 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 27.11 kr | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 49.40 kr | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 19.76 kr | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 209.50 kr | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 34.42 kr | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 63.48 kr | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 98.32 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 68.32 kr | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 104,015.84 kr | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 207,764.93 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,298.26 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 490.89 kr | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 558.52 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 345.32 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 62.50 kr | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 102.14 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 637.41 kr | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 6,660.98 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 364.13 kr | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 264.64 kr | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 846.73 kr | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 693.20 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 4,115.73 kr | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,517.46 kr | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 6,753.02 kr | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 6,232.30 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,326.76 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,269.55 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 10,753.02 kr | |
| 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
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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