Cost of living in Belize City, Belize

Summary of cost of living in Belize City

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: BZ$6,172
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: BZ$2,602
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Belize City
Current as of Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district BZ$18
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) BZ$12
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast BZ$5.08
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk BZ$2.93
12 eggs, large BZ$4.50
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes BZ$5.76
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese BZ$8
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples BZ$5.25
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes BZ$4.08
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket BZ$4.98
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality BZ$29
2 liters of coca-cola BZ$5.68
Bread for 2 people for 1 day BZ$2.76
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area BZ$1,737
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area BZ$1,154
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat BZ$251
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area BZ$1,133
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area BZ$702
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio BZ$161
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) BZ$88
40” flat screen tv BZ$998
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) BZ$258
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) BZ$12
Hourly rate for cleaning help BZ$22
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) BZ$73
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) BZ$99
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) BZ$229
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes BZ$114
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new BZ$48,087
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas BZ$4.97
Monthly ticket public transport BZ$78
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) BZ$44
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) BZ$19
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) BZ$18
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) BZ$57
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) BZ$15
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) BZ$8
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) BZ$12
4 rolls of toilet paper BZ$3.07
Tube of toothpaste BZ$3.31
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city BZ$12
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub BZ$48
2 tickets to the movies BZ$31
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) BZ$72
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert BZ$88
1 cocktail drink in downtown club BZ$11
Cappuccino in expat area of the city BZ$8
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) BZ$5.63
Ipad wi-fi 128gb BZ$1,314
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) BZ$0.67
1 month of gym membership in business district BZ$76
1 package of marlboro cigarettes BZ$8
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 49 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: June 12, 2025

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