- Cost of Living
- Belize
- Canada
- Belize City
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belize City, Belize compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize City (Belize) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$12 (C$7) | C$14 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BZ$8 (C$5.14) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$5.82 (C$3.66) | C$6 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.59 (C$2.26) | C$2.38 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.92 (C$2.47) | C$4.26 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$4.54 (C$2.86) | C$2.62 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$10 (C$6) | C$9 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$5.75 (C$3.62) | C$3.73 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.08 (C$1.94) | C$2.90 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.05 (C$1.92) | C$2.89 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$32 (C$20) | C$16 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BZ$4.53 (C$2.85) | C$2.31 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$1.73 (C$1.09) | C$1.76 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,228 (C$773) | C$1,186 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BZ$917 (C$577) | C$982 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$240 (C$151) | C$117 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$790 (C$497) | C$919 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BZ$535 (C$337) | C$695 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BZ$327 (C$206) | C$64 | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BZ$341 (C$215) | C$39 | + 450% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BZ$1,475 (C$928) | C$392 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$289 (C$182) | C$111 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$9 (C$5.74) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$4.38 (C$2.76) | C$26 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BZ$109 (C$68) | C$61 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BZ$93 (C$59) | C$41 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$213 (C$134) | C$95 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$163 (C$103) | C$87 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$62,254 (C$39,191) | C$22,684 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.58 (C$1.62) | C$1.19 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$83 (C$52) | C$47 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BZ$41 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$24 (C$15) | C$8 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$18 (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$62 (C$39) | C$85 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | BZ$11 (C$7) | C$7 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$7 (C$4.32) | C$3.90 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$12 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.00 (C$1.89) | C$3.21 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.38 (C$2.12) | C$2.46 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$13 (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$40 (C$25) | C$44 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$36 (C$23) | C$26 | - 13% | |
| 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$73 (C$46) | C$90 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$14 (C$9) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$7 (C$4.56) | C$5.98 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$5.38 (C$3.39) | C$5.61 | - 40% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | BZ$500 (C$315) | C$141 | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (C$0.63) | C$2.00 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$81 (C$51) | C$34 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BZ$10 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 149 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Belize City (Belize) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,503
(BZ$5,564)
in Belize City.
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