Cost of living in Belize City, Belize vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| 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$11 (C$7) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$11 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$5.57 (C$3.66) | C$5.84 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.26 (C$2.14) | C$1.85 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.80 (C$2.50) | C$4.50 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.61 (C$3.68) | C$3.04 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$9 (C$5.64) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$5.10 (C$3.35) | C$4.24 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.73 (C$2.45) | C$3.76 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.31 (C$2.17) | C$3.41 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$29 (C$19) | C$18 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.64 (C$3.71) | C$2.48 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$1.99 (C$1.31) | C$1.93 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,657 (C$1,089) | C$2,136 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$912 (C$599) | C$1,241 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$227 (C$149) | C$133 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,063 (C$699) | C$1,120 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$599 (C$394) | C$806 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$157 (C$103) | C$66 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$128 (C$84) | C$50 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,174 (C$771) | C$322 | + 140% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$252 (C$166) | C$96 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 (C$3.29) | C$25 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$78 (C$51) | C$61 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$101 (C$67) | C$38 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$223 (C$147) | C$96 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$114 (C$75) | C$112 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$51,054 (C$33,558) | C$22,935 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.75 (C$1.81) | C$1.39 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$94 (C$62) | C$67 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BZ$42 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$20 (C$13) | C$8 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$20 (C$13) | C$22 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$55 (C$36) | C$77 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$15 (C$10) | C$6 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 (C$5.05) | C$3.78 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$12 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.20 (C$2.10) | C$3.11 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.31 (C$2.18) | C$2.46 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$13 (C$8) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$43 (C$28) | C$50 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$31 (C$20) | C$27 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (C$47) | C$117 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$89 (C$59) | C$94 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$12 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (C$5.01) | C$5.25 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.93 (C$3.24) | C$6 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,328 (C$873) | C$647 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.78 (C$1.17) | C$0.83 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$71 (C$47) | C$36 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (C$5.81) | C$11 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 199 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,911 (BZ$8,992) in Belize City.
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