Cost of living in Belize City, Belize vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize City (Belize) is 40% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$12 (NZ$8) | NZ$20 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$11 (NZ$8) | NZ$13 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$4.55 (NZ$3.16) | NZ$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.52 (NZ$2.44) | NZ$2.15 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.80 (NZ$2.64) | NZ$8 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.61 (NZ$3.90) | NZ$6 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$9 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.96 (NZ$3.45) | NZ$3.39 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.80 (NZ$2.64) | NZ$3.32 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.36 (NZ$2.34) | NZ$4.31 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$29 (NZ$20) | NZ$20 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.54 (NZ$3.85) | NZ$3.77 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.19 (NZ$1.52) | NZ$2.27 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 59% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,608 (NZ$1,117) | NZ$3,068 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$906 (NZ$630) | NZ$2,605 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$216 (NZ$150) | NZ$279 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,031 (NZ$717) | NZ$2,393 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$599 (NZ$416) | NZ$1,982 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$149 (NZ$104) | NZ$183 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$105 (NZ$73) | NZ$80 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,174 (NZ$816) | NZ$753 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$266 (NZ$185) | NZ$234 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 (NZ$3.47) | NZ$28 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is 21% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$78 (NZ$54) | NZ$112 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$101 (NZ$70) | NZ$68 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$223 (NZ$155) | NZ$182 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$109 (NZ$75) | NZ$213 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 52% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$54,936 (NZ$38,179) | NZ$35,093 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.79 (NZ$1.94) | NZ$2.12 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$89 (NZ$62) | NZ$213 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BZ$42 (NZ$29) | NZ$30 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is 18% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$20 (NZ$14) | NZ$14 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$20 (NZ$14) | NZ$5.22 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$55 (NZ$39) | NZ$62 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$15 (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$7 (NZ$4.99) | NZ$7 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$12 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.05 (NZ$2.12) | NZ$3.47 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.11 (NZ$2.16) | NZ$4.03 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 (NZ$9) | NZ$38 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is 39% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$43 (NZ$30) | NZ$64 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$31 (NZ$21) | NZ$36 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (NZ$50) | NZ$216 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$89 (NZ$62) | NZ$135 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$12 (NZ$8) | NZ$17 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (NZ$5.30) | NZ$5.38 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.93 (NZ$3.43) | NZ$11 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,328 (NZ$923) | NZ$689 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.62 (NZ$0.43) | NZ$0.32 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$71 (NZ$49) | NZ$81 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (NZ$6) | NZ$34 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belize City (Belize) is 48% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$10,000 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$5,214 (BZ$7,503) in Belize City.
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