Cost of living in Belize City, Belize vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize City (Belize) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$11 (£4.33) | £12 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$11 (£4.12) | £5.43 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$5.57 (£2.15) | £3.30 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.26 (£1.26) | £0.93 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.80 (£1.47) | £2.39 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.61 (£2.16) | £1.96 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$9 (£3.31) | £3.47 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$5.10 (£1.97) | £1.71 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.73 (£1.44) | £1.30 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.31 (£1.28) | £2.12 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$29 (£11) | £7 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.64 (£2.18) | £1.64 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$1.99 (£0.77) | £1.11 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,657 (£639) | £1,100 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$912 (£352) | £870 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$227 (£87) | £170 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,063 (£410) | £599 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$599 (£231) | £624 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$157 (£60) | £126 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$128 (£49) | £21 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,174 (£453) | £386 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$252 (£97) | £107 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (£4.64) | £6 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 (£1.93) | £12 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$78 (£30) | £62 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$101 (£39) | £30 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$223 (£86) | £66 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$114 (£44) | £69 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$51,054 (£19,690) | £18,131 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.75 (£1.06) | £1.24 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$94 (£36) | £66 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BZ$42 (£16) | £15 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$20 (£8) | £2.95 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$20 (£8) | £4.55 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$55 (£21) | £62 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$15 (£5.96) | £2.75 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 (£2.96) | £1.30 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$12 (£4.56) | £3.71 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.20 (£1.23) | £1.73 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.31 (£1.28) | £1.64 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$13 (£4.95) | £13 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is 20% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$43 (£16) | £33 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$31 (£12) | £18 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (£28) | £66 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$89 (£34) | £58 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$12 (£4.51) | £8 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (£2.94) | £2.90 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.93 (£1.90) | £3.86 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,328 (£512) | £389 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.78 (£0.69) | £0.10 | + 575% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$71 (£27) | £36 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (£3.41) | £9 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 158 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Belize City (Belize) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,300 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,687 (BZ$6,966) in Belize City.
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