Cost of living in Belize City (Belize) is 17% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus)
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| Food in Belize City (Belize) is 31% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Belize City (Belize) | Limassol (Cyprus) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| BZ$12 (€4.89) | €13 | 64% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| BZ$11 (€4.57) | €7 | 35% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| BZ$4.55 (€1.90) | €4.80 | 60% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| BZ$3.52 (€1.47) | €1.48 | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| BZ$3.80 (€1.59) | €3.68 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| BZ$5.61 (€2.34) | €1.58 | 48% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| BZ$9 (€3.61) | €3.59 | 0% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| BZ$4.96 (€2.07) | €1.77 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| BZ$3.80 (€1.58) | €0.81 | 96% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| BZ$3.36 (€1.40) | €1.31 | 7% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| BZ$29 (€12) | €7 | 75% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| BZ$5.54 (€2.31) | €2.17 | 6% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| BZ$2.19 (€0.91) | €1.34 | 32% |
| Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 28% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||
| Belize City (Belize) | Limassol (Cyprus) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| BZ$1,608 (€671) | €1,152 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| BZ$906 (€378) | €844 | 55% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| BZ$216 (€90) | €170 | 47% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| BZ$1,031 (€430) | €701 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| BZ$599 (€250) | €523 | 52% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| BZ$149 (€62) | €79 | 21% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| BZ$105 (€44) | €28 | 54% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| BZ$1,174 (€490) | €421 | 16% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| BZ$266 (€111) | €109 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| BZ$12 (€5.02) | €7 | 30% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| BZ$5.00 (€2.09) | €6 | 66% |
| Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is about the same as in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||
| Belize City (Belize) | Limassol (Cyprus) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| BZ$78 (€33) | €63 | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| BZ$101 (€42) | €35 | 21% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| BZ$223 (€93) | €71 | 32% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| BZ$109 (€45) | €89 | 49% |
| Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 7% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||
| Belize City (Belize) | Limassol (Cyprus) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| BZ$54,936 (€22,917) | €15,286 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| BZ$2.79 (€1.16) | €1.21 | 4% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| BZ$89 (€37) | €42 | 11% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| BZ$42 (€18) | €12 | 49% |
| Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is 22% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||
| Belize City (Belize) | Limassol (Cyprus) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| BZ$20 (€8) | €4.55 | 84% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| BZ$20 (€8) | €14 | 39% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| BZ$55 (€23) | €50 | 54% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| BZ$15 (€6) | €3.53 | 83% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| BZ$7 (€3.00) | €3.60 | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| BZ$12 (€4.93) | €3.64 | 35% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| BZ$3.05 (€1.27) | €1.97 | 36% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| BZ$3.11 (€1.30) | €2.40 | 46% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| BZ$12 (€5.16) | €13 | 61% |
| Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is 15% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||
| Belize City (Belize) | Limassol (Cyprus) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| BZ$43 (€18) | €37 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| BZ$31 (€13) | €17 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| BZ$72 (€30) | €26 | 16% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| BZ$89 (€37) | €44 | 15% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| BZ$12 (€4.88) | €8 | 36% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| BZ$8 (€3.18) | €2.93 | 9% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| BZ$4.93 (€2.06) | €2.96 | 31% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| BZ$1,223 (€510) | €504 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| BZ$0.62 (€0.26) | €0.09 | 195% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| BZ$71 (€30) | €59 | 50% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| BZ$9 (€3.68) | €4.77 | 23% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,800 in Limassol you would need to make just about €3,142 (BZ$7,533) in Belize City.