- Cost of Living
- Belize
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- Belize City
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belize City, Belize compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize City (Belize) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$12 (C$7) | C$15 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BZ$8 (C$5.43) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$5.65 (C$3.63) | C$5.69 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.38 (C$2.17) | C$2.17 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.89 (C$2.50) | C$4.84 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.31 (C$3.41) | C$2.90 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$8 (C$5.15) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$5.30 (C$3.41) | C$4.00 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.08 (C$1.98) | C$3.31 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.04 (C$1.95) | C$3.07 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$32 (C$20) | C$16 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BZ$5.44 (C$3.50) | C$2.51 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$1.81 (C$1.16) | C$2.07 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,394 (C$896) | C$1,576 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BZ$825 (C$530) | C$1,122 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$234 (C$150) | C$109 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$921 (C$592) | C$1,019 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BZ$586 (C$377) | C$774 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BZ$135 (C$86) | C$66 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BZ$140 (C$90) | C$40 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BZ$1,314 (C$845) | C$377 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$245 (C$157) | C$98 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$9 (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 (C$3.21) | C$23 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BZ$83 (C$53) | C$59 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BZ$101 (C$65) | C$40 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$207 (C$133) | C$93 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$148 (C$95) | C$92 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$54,002 (C$34,714) | C$22,749 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.68 (C$1.72) | C$1.27 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$85 (C$55) | C$65 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BZ$42 (C$27) | C$31 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$20 (C$13) | C$8 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$18 (C$11) | C$20 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$56 (C$36) | C$96 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | BZ$9 (C$5.79) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 (C$4.92) | C$3.72 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$12 (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 168% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$2.83 (C$1.82) | C$3.09 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.24 (C$2.08) | C$2.46 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$13 (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$35 (C$23) | C$46 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$32 (C$20) | C$26 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$100 (C$64) | C$101 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$82 (C$53) | C$87 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$14 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$7 (C$4.72) | C$5.53 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.36 (C$2.80) | C$5.67 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | BZ$200 (C$129) | C$549 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (C$0.64) | C$1.04 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$67 (C$43) | C$35 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (C$5.69) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 475 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Belize City (Belize) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,200
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,222
(BZ$6,568)
in Belize City.
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