Cost of living in Belize City, Belize vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Belize City (Belize) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$12 (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
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$4.55 (C$2.88) | C$5.78 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.52 (C$2.22) | C$1.98 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | BZ$3.80 (C$2.40) | C$4.18 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.61 (C$3.54) | C$3.04 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$9 (C$5.47) | C$10 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.96 (C$3.14) | C$4.24 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.80 (C$2.40) | C$3.76 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.36 (C$2.13) | C$3.41 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$29 (C$19) | C$19 | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.54 (C$3.50) | C$2.48 | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.19 (C$1.39) | C$1.93 | - 28% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,608 (C$1,017) | C$2,136 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$906 (C$573) | C$1,241 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$216 (C$136) | C$133 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,031 (C$652) | C$1,120 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$599 (C$379) | C$806 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$149 (C$95) | C$66 | + 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$105 (C$66) | C$54 | + 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,174 (C$742) | C$311 | + 138% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$266 (C$168) | C$97 | + 74% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 (C$3.16) | C$25 | - 87% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$78 (C$49) | C$60 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$101 (C$64) | C$39 | + 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$223 (C$141) | C$98 | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$109 (C$69) | C$117 | - 41% | |
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$54,936 (C$34,737) | C$22,935 | + 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.79 (C$1.76) | C$1.39 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$89 (C$57) | C$67 | - 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BZ$42 (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$20 (C$13) | C$8 | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$20 (C$12) | C$22 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$55 (C$35) | C$77 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$15 (C$10) | C$6 | + 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$7 (C$4.54) | C$3.85 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$12 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.05 (C$1.93) | C$3.11 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.11 (C$1.97) | C$2.46 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$43 (C$27) | C$52 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | BZ$31 (C$20) | C$26 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (C$45) | C$117 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$89 (C$57) | C$96 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$12 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (C$4.82) | C$5.42 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.93 (C$3.12) | C$7 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,223 (C$773) | C$647 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.62 (C$0.39) | C$0.83 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$71 (C$45) | C$35 | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (C$5.58) | C$11 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belize City (Belize) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,851 (BZ$7,673) in Belize City.
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