Cost of living in Belize City, Belize vs Gibraltar
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Belize City (Belize) is 28% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$12 (£4.20) | £9 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$11 (£3.93) | £6 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$4.55 (£1.63) | £3.27 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.52 (£1.26) | £1.42 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | BZ$3.80 (£1.36) | £2.78 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.61 (£2.01) | £1.57 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$9 (£3.10) | £3.40 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.96 (£1.78) | £1.73 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.80 (£1.36) | £2.92 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.36 (£1.21) | £0.98 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$29 (£10) | £5.69 | + 85% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.54 (£1.98) | £1.37 | + 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.19 (£0.79) | £1.31 | - 40% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 62% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,608 (£576) | £2,470 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$906 (£325) | £1,426 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$216 (£77) | £104 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,031 (£370) | £1,386 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$599 (£215) | £880 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$149 (£54) | £63 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$105 (£38) | £34 | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,174 (£421) | £350 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$266 (£95) | £81 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (£4.31) | £9 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 (£1.79) | £9 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is 5% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$78 (£28) | £39 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$101 (£36) | £39 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$223 (£80) | £51 | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$109 (£39) | £40 | - 2% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 22% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$54,936 (£19,692) | £12,722 | + 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.79 (£1.00) | £1.02 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$89 (£32) | £23 | + 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BZ$42 (£15) | £20 | - 24% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is about the same as in Gibraltar | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$20 (£7) | £2.52 | + 185% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$20 (£7) | £2.50 | + 182% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$55 (£20) | £50 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$15 (£5.54) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$7 (£2.57) | £1.88 | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$12 (£4.24) | £2.96 | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.05 (£1.09) | £1.74 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.11 (£1.12) | £1.56 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 (£4.43) | £11 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is 16% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$43 (£15) | £26 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | BZ$31 (£11) | £12 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (£26) | £22 | + 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$89 (£32) | £52 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$12 (£4.19) | £5.25 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (£2.73) | £1.84 | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.93 (£1.77) | £3.05 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,223 (£438) | £246 | + 78% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.62 (£0.22) | £0.17 | + 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$71 (£25) | £55 | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (£3.17) | £2.93 | + 8% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £8,000 in Gibraltar you would need to make just about £5,504 (BZ$15,355) in Belize City.
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