Cost of living in Belize City (Belize) is 32% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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| Food in Belize City (Belize) is 33% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Belize City (Belize) | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| BZ$12 (€5.16) | €14 | 63% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| BZ$9 (€3.98) | €8 | 50% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| BZ$5.93 (€2.60) | €3.78 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| BZ$2.97 (€1.30) | €1.13 | 15% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| BZ$3.78 (€1.66) | €3.27 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| BZ$5.40 (€2.37) | €2.47 | 4% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| BZ$8 (€3.51) | €5.61 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| BZ$5.50 (€2.41) | €2.39 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| BZ$3.27 (€1.43) | €1.68 | 15% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| BZ$3.17 (€1.39) | €1.34 | 3% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| BZ$30 (€13) | €8 | 58% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| BZ$5.56 (€2.44) | €2.48 | 2% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| BZ$1.83 (€0.80) | €1.46 | 45% |
| Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 56% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||
| Belize City (Belize) | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| BZ$1,394 (€611) | €2,090 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| BZ$825 (€362) | €1,634 | 78% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| BZ$234 (€103) | €142 | 28% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| BZ$921 (€404) | €1,488 | 73% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| BZ$586 (€257) | €1,142 | 78% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| BZ$135 (€59) | €101 | 42% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| BZ$140 (€61) | €31 | 101% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| BZ$1,314 (€576) | €432 | 33% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| BZ$245 (€107) | €100 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| BZ$9 (€4.15) | €8 | 47% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| BZ$5.00 (€2.19) | €14 | 85% |
| Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is 15% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||
| Belize City (Belize) | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| BZ$83 (€36) | €82 | 56% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| BZ$101 (€44) | €39 | 15% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| BZ$207 (€91) | €107 | 15% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| BZ$148 (€65) | €135 | 52% |
| Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 39% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||
| Belize City (Belize) | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| BZ$59,125 (€25,924) | €26,155 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| BZ$2.68 (€1.18) | €1.60 | 26% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| BZ$85 (€37) | €87 | 57% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| BZ$42 (€18) | €24 | 22% |
| Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is 15% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||
| Belize City (Belize) | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| BZ$20 (€9) | €3.73 | 137% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| BZ$18 (€8) | €12 | 38% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| BZ$56 (€24) | €39 | 37% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| BZ$9 (€3.95) | €3.56 | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| BZ$8 (€3.35) | €3.53 | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| BZ$12 (€5.18) | €2.73 | 90% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| BZ$2.83 (€1.24) | €1.55 | 20% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| BZ$3.24 (€1.42) | €1.68 | 16% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| BZ$13 (€5.48) | €28 | 80% |
| Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is 25% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||
| Belize City (Belize) | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| BZ$39 (€17) | €47 | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| BZ$32 (€14) | €22 | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| BZ$100 (€44) | €118 | 63% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| BZ$90 (€39) | €84 | 53% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| BZ$12 (€5.26) | €10 | 50% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| BZ$8 (€3.34) | €3.38 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| BZ$4.62 (€2.03) | €4.68 | 57% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| BZ$1,100 (€482) | €582 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| BZ$3.00 (€1.32) | €0.21 | 514% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| BZ$67 (€29) | €38 | 22% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| BZ$9 (€3.88) | €7 | 43% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,800
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €3,960
(BZ$9,031)
in Belize City.