Cost of living in Belize City, Belize vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize City (Belize) is 18% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$12 (RD$ 337) | RD$ 500 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$11 (RD$ 315) | RD$ 400 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$4.55 (RD$ 131) | RD$ 75 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.52 (RD$ 101) | RD$ 65 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.80 (RD$ 109) | RD$ 70 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.61 (RD$ 161) | RD$ 60 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$9 (RD$ 248) | RD$ 243 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.96 (RD$ 143) | RD$ 80 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.80 (RD$ 109) | RD$ 50 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.36 (RD$ 97) | RD$ 120 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$29 (RD$ 841) | RD$ 800 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.54 (RD$ 159) | RD$ 65 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.19 (RD$ 63) | RD$ 40 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 71% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,608 (RD$ 46,174) | RD$ 22,000 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$906 (RD$ 26,032) | RD$ 16,000 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$216 (RD$ 6,192) | RD$ 3,500 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,031 (RD$ 29,623) | RD$ 18,000 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$599 (RD$ 17,200) | RD$ 11,000 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$149 (RD$ 4,293) | RD$ 2,500 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$105 (RD$ 3,014) | RD$ 1,450 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,174 (RD$ 33,704) | RD$ 28,000 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$266 (RD$ 7,646) | RD$ 8,000 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (RD$ 346) | RD$ 390 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 (RD$ 144) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is 55% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$78 (RD$ 2,245) | RD$ 2,500 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$101 (RD$ 2,913) | RD$ 1,500 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$223 (RD$ 6,415) | RD$ 3,000 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$109 (RD$ 3,117) | RD$ 4,500 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 35% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$54,936 (RD$ 1,577,782) | RD$ 700,000 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.79 (RD$ 80) | RD$ 58 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$89 (RD$ 2,567) | RD$ 2,300 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BZ$42 (RD$ 1,206) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is about the same as in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$20 (RD$ 576) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$20 (RD$ 564) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$55 (RD$ 1,594) | RD$ 1,500 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$15 (RD$ 444) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$7 (RD$ 206) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$12 (RD$ 340) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.05 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 120 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.11 (RD$ 89) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 (RD$ 355) | RD$ 350 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is 12% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$43 (RD$ 1,227) | RD$ 1,200 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$31 (RD$ 887) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (RD$ 2,065) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$89 (RD$ 2,568) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$12 (RD$ 336) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (RD$ 219) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.93 (RD$ 142) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,223 (RD$ 35,116) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.62 (RD$ 18) | RD$ 9 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$71 (RD$ 2,036) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (RD$ 254) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 75 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belize City (Belize) is 33% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 79,722 (BZ$2,776) in Belize City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 60,000 in Azua de Compostela.
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