Cost of Living in Belize
Summary of cost of living in Belize:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,729.4$, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 775.9$, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Belize is, on average, 33.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Belize is, on average, 73.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 9.47 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 37.00 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.50 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.99 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.74 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.26 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.33 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.50 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.35 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.18 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.41 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.29 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.83 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.34 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.60 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.51 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.75 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.61 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.40 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.20 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.98 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.12 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.95 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.01 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.63 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.85 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 21.20 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.48 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 6.39 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 9.95 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.98 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 10,528.06 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 21,029.12 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 121.17 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 49.73 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 56.53 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.95 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 6.33 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.34 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 64.52 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 674.20 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 36.86 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 26.79 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 85.70 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 70.16 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 440.82 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 385.45 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 739.35 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 665.80 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 134.29 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 128.50 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,088.38 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 13.83 |
Prices in Belize
This country had 226 entries in the past 12 months by 28 different contributors.
Last update: 4 July 2025
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Last update: 4 July 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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