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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize City (Belize) is 39% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$11 ($5.57) | $15 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BZ$11 ($5.30) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$5.57 ($2.77) | $5.00 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.26 ($1.62) | $0.97 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.80 ($1.89) | $4.06 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.61 ($2.78) | $3.30 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$9 ($4.26) | $6 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$5.10 ($2.53) | $3.47 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.73 ($1.85) | $1.60 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.31 ($1.64) | $3.52 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$29 ($15) | $14 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BZ$5.64 ($2.80) | $2.04 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$1.99 ($0.99) | $2.31 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 65% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,657 ($822) | $2,943 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BZ$912 ($452) | $2,266 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$227 ($113) | $188 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,063 ($528) | $2,269 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BZ$599 ($297) | $1,595 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BZ$157 ($78) | $107 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BZ$128 ($64) | $46 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BZ$1,174 ($582) | $289 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$252 ($125) | $134 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 ($5.98) | $9 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 ($2.48) | $27 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is about the same as in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BZ$78 ($39) | $46 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BZ$101 ($50) | $48 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$223 ($111) | $96 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$114 ($56) | $122 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 22% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$55,426 ($27,510) | $22,736 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.75 ($1.36) | $1.00 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$94 ($47) | $89 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BZ$42 ($21) | $14 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is 44% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$20 ($10) | $8 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$20 ($10) | $18 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$55 ($28) | $132 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | BZ$15 ($8) | $7 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 ($3.81) | $3.53 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$12 ($5.87) | $4.90 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.20 ($1.59) | $3.99 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.31 ($1.64) | $1.89 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$13 ($6) | $27 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is about the same as in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$43 ($21) | $50 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$31 ($15) | $29 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 ($36) | $212 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$89 ($44) | $81 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$12 ($5.81) | $13 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 ($3.78) | $4.87 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.93 ($2.45) | $7 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | BZ$1,328 ($659) | $548 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.78 ($0.89) | $0.18 | + 405% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$71 ($35) | $54 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 ($4.38) | $8 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
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These prices were last updated on December 06, 2019.
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Cost of living in Belize City (Belize) is 39% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,300 in Los Angeles, California you would need to make just about $5,027 (BZ$10,128) in Belize City.
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