Cost of living in Belize City (Belize) is 35% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States)
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| Food in Belize City (Belize) is 37% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Belize City (Belize) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| BZ$12 ($5.80) | $16 | 64% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| BZ$11 ($5.43) | $7 | 27% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| BZ$4.55 ($2.25) | $4.56 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| BZ$3.52 ($1.74) | $0.87 | 100% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| BZ$3.80 ($1.88) | $3.07 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| BZ$5.61 ($2.78) | $4.59 | 40% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| BZ$9 ($4.28) | $7 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| BZ$4.96 ($2.46) | $3.23 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| BZ$3.80 ($1.88) | $1.37 | 37% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| BZ$3.36 ($1.67) | $3.46 | 52% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| BZ$29 ($14) | $16 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| BZ$5.54 ($2.74) | $1.97 | 39% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| BZ$2.19 ($1.08) | $1.80 | 40% |
| Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 57% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Belize City (Belize) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| BZ$1,608 ($796) | $2,271 | 65% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| BZ$906 ($449) | $1,379 | 67% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| BZ$216 ($107) | $198 | 46% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| BZ$1,031 ($511) | $1,922 | 73% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| BZ$599 ($297) | $1,120 | 74% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| BZ$149 ($74) | $122 | 39% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| BZ$105 ($52) | $50 | 5% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| BZ$1,174 ($581) | $249 | 134% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| BZ$266 ($132) | $155 | 15% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| BZ$12 ($5.96) | $13 | 53% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| BZ$5.00 ($2.48) | $19 | 87% |
| Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is 10% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Belize City (Belize) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| BZ$78 ($39) | $57 | 32% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| BZ$101 ($50) | $49 | 3% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| BZ$223 ($111) | $98 | 13% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| BZ$109 ($54) | $124 | 57% |
| Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 6% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Belize City (Belize) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| BZ$54,936 ($27,202) | $26,572 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| BZ$2.79 ($1.38) | $0.54 | 157% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| BZ$89 ($44) | $52 | 15% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| BZ$42 ($21) | $17 | 22% |
| Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is 41% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Belize City (Belize) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| BZ$20 ($10) | $5.69 | 75% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| BZ$20 ($10) | $15 | 35% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| BZ$55 ($27) | $117 | 76% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| BZ$15 ($8) | $5.58 | 37% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| BZ$7 ($3.56) | $3.95 | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| BZ$12 ($5.85) | $4.68 | 25% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| BZ$3.05 ($1.51) | $4.09 | 63% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| BZ$3.11 ($1.54) | $1.62 | 5% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| BZ$12 ($6) | $31 | 80% |
| Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is 31% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Belize City (Belize) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| BZ$43 ($21) | $49 | 57% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| BZ$31 ($15) | $25 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| BZ$72 ($36) | $224 | 84% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| BZ$89 ($44) | $76 | 42% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| BZ$12 ($5.79) | $11 | 49% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| BZ$8 ($3.77) | $5.42 | 30% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| BZ$4.93 ($2.44) | $5.69 | 57% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| BZ$1,223 ($605) | $412 | 47% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| BZ$0.62 ($0.30) | $0.19 | 60% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| BZ$71 ($35) | $61 | 42% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| BZ$9 ($4.37) | $7 | 40% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,800 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $4,434 (BZ$8,955) in Belize City.