Cost of living in Belize City, Belize vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize City (Belize) is 34% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$12 (€4.80) | €16 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$11 (€4.49) | €9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$4.55 (€1.86) | €3.67 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.52 (€1.44) | €0.97 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.80 (€1.56) | €2.28 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.61 (€2.30) | €1.87 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$9 (€3.54) | €5.47 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.96 (€2.03) | €1.70 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.80 (€1.55) | €1.22 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.36 (€1.38) | €1.71 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$29 (€12) | €7 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.54 (€2.27) | €2.45 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.19 (€0.90) | €1.18 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 33% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,608 (€658) | €1,020 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$906 (€371) | €836 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$216 (€88) | €155 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,031 (€422) | €779 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$599 (€245) | €531 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$149 (€61) | €123 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$105 (€43) | €29 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,174 (€480) | €383 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$266 (€109) | €117 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (€4.93) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 (€2.05) | €10 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is 26% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$78 (€32) | €79 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$101 (€42) | €43 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$223 (€91) | €93 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$109 (€44) | €129 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 19% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$54,936 (€22,492) | €23,515 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.79 (€1.14) | €1.34 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$89 (€37) | €48 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BZ$42 (€17) | €28 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is 13% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$20 (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$20 (€8) | €9 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$55 (€23) | €26 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$15 (€6) | €4.50 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$7 (€2.94) | €3.72 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$12 (€4.84) | €3.39 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.05 (€1.25) | €1.36 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.11 (€1.27) | €2.40 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 (€5.06) | €22 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is 21% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$43 (€17) | €35 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$31 (€13) | €21 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (€29) | €48 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$89 (€37) | €51 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$12 (€4.79) | €8 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (€3.12) | €3.09 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.93 (€2.02) | €4.65 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,223 (€501) | €438 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.62 (€0.25) | €0.23 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$71 (€29) | €27 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (€3.62) | €6 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 76 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belize City (Belize) is 27% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,100 in Ghent you would need to make just about €2,277 (BZ$5,562) in Belize City.
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