Cost of living in Belize City, Belize vs Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Belize City (Belize) is 30% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$11 ($5.57) | $13 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BZ$11 ($5.30) | $7 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$5.57 ($2.76) | $4.24 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.26 ($1.62) | $0.92 | + 76% | |
12 eggs, large | BZ$3.80 ($1.89) | $2.92 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.61 ($2.78) | $4.28 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$9 ($4.26) | $4.42 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$5.10 ($2.53) | $3.31 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.73 ($1.85) | $1.67 | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.31 ($1.64) | $2.63 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$29 ($15) | $14 | + 4% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | BZ$5.64 ($2.80) | $1.91 | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$1.99 ($0.99) | $1.73 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 43% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,657 ($822) | $1,631 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BZ$912 ($452) | $1,057 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$227 ($113) | $248 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,063 ($527) | $1,086 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BZ$599 ($297) | $694 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BZ$157 ($78) | $114 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BZ$128 ($64) | $43 | + 48% | |
40” flat screen TV | BZ$1,174 ($582) | $311 | + 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$252 ($125) | $89 | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 ($5.97) | $9 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 ($2.48) | $21 | - 88% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is about the same as in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BZ$78 ($39) | $44 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BZ$101 ($50) | $45 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$223 ($111) | $91 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$114 ($56) | $99 | - 43% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 24% more expensive than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$55,426 ($27,497) | $18,310 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.75 ($1.36) | $0.64 | + 114% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$94 ($47) | $46 | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BZ$42 ($21) | $20 | + 5% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is 36% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$20 ($10) | $6 | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$20 ($10) | $14 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$55 ($28) | $125 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | BZ$15 ($8) | $5.64 | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 ($3.81) | $3.54 | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$12 ($5.86) | $4.24 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.20 ($1.59) | $3.24 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.31 ($1.64) | $1.75 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$13 ($6) | $19 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is 14% more expensive than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$43 ($21) | $41 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | BZ$31 ($15) | $23 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 ($36) | $220 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$89 ($44) | $67 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$12 ($5.80) | $10 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 ($3.78) | $4.64 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.93 ($2.45) | $4.84 | - 49% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | BZ$1,328 ($659) | $428 | + 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.78 ($0.89) | $0.26 | + 246% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$71 ($35) | $33 | + 7% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 ($4.38) | $7 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
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