Cost of living in Belize City, Belize vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Belize City (Belize) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$12 (£4.15) | £12 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$11 (£3.88) | £5.43 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$4.55 (£1.61) | £3.30 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.52 (£1.24) | £0.93 | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | BZ$3.80 (£1.35) | £2.39 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.61 (£1.98) | £1.96 | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$9 (£3.06) | £3.47 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.96 (£1.76) | £1.71 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.80 (£1.34) | £1.30 | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.36 (£1.19) | £2.12 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$29 (£10) | £7 | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.54 (£1.96) | £1.64 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.19 (£0.78) | £1.11 | - 30% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,608 (£569) | £1,100 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$906 (£321) | £868 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$216 (£76) | £170 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,031 (£365) | £659 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$599 (£212) | £621 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$149 (£53) | £126 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$105 (£37) | £21 | + 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,174 (£415) | £386 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$266 (£94) | £107 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (£4.26) | £6 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 (£1.77) | £12 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$78 (£28) | £62 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$101 (£36) | £30 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$223 (£79) | £66 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$109 (£38) | £69 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$54,936 (£19,445) | £18,131 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.79 (£0.99) | £1.24 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$89 (£32) | £65 | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BZ$42 (£15) | £15 | - 2% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$20 (£7) | £2.95 | + 140% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$20 (£7) | £4.55 | + 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$55 (£20) | £62 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$15 (£5.47) | £2.75 | + 99% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$7 (£2.54) | £1.30 | + 95% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$12 (£4.18) | £3.71 | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.05 (£1.08) | £1.73 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.11 (£1.10) | £1.64 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 (£4.38) | £13 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$43 (£15) | £33 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | BZ$31 (£11) | £18 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (£25) | £66 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$89 (£32) | £58 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$12 (£4.14) | £8 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (£2.70) | £2.90 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.93 (£1.74) | £3.86 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,223 (£433) | £389 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.62 (£0.22) | £0.10 | + 114% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$71 (£25) | £36 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (£3.13) | £9 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,100 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,100 (BZ$5,933) in Belize City.
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