- Cost of Living
- Belize
- Canada
- Belize City
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belize City, Belize compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize City (Belize) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$13 (C$8) | C$14 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BZ$9 (C$5.76) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$7 (C$4.34) | C$6 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.95 (C$2.62) | C$2.38 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$4.13 (C$2.74) | C$4.08 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.21 (C$3.46) | C$2.62 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$10 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$6 (C$4.14) | C$3.73 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.37 (C$2.24) | C$2.90 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$2.88 (C$1.91) | C$2.89 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$31 (C$21) | C$16 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BZ$3.58 (C$2.38) | C$2.31 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$1.68 (C$1.12) | C$1.76 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,091 (C$725) | C$1,186 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BZ$872 (C$579) | C$982 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$203 (C$135) | C$117 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$790 (C$525) | C$919 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BZ$535 (C$356) | C$695 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BZ$327 (C$217) | C$64 | + 238% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BZ$341 (C$227) | C$39 | + 480% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BZ$1,845 (C$1,226) | C$392 | + 213% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$268 (C$178) | C$111 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$9 (C$5.83) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$4.20 (C$2.79) | C$26 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BZ$121 (C$80) | C$61 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BZ$80 (C$53) | C$41 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$203 (C$135) | C$95 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$180 (C$120) | C$87 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$59,504 (C$39,525) | C$22,684 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.23 (C$1.48) | C$1.19 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$93 (C$62) | C$47 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BZ$41 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$35 (C$23) | C$8 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$10 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$63 (C$42) | C$85 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | BZ$7 (C$4.65) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$7 (C$4.96) | C$3.90 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$9 (C$5.98) | C$3.90 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.13 (C$2.08) | C$3.21 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.86 (C$2.57) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$13 (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$36 (C$24) | C$43 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (C$20) | C$27 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$84 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$77 (C$51) | C$93 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$10 (C$7) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$4.50 (C$2.99) | C$5.44 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.27 (C$2.83) | C$5.57 | - 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | BZ$500 (C$332) | C$141 | + 136% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$75 (C$49) | C$34 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (C$5.99) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 130 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Belize City (Belize) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,506
(BZ$5,279)
in Belize City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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