Cost of living in Belize City, Belize vs Quebec City, Canada
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Belize City (Belize) is 32% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$13 (C$8) | C$17 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$11 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$4.55 (C$2.82) | C$7 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.52 (C$2.18) | C$2.11 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | BZ$3.80 (C$2.36) | C$4.06 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.61 (C$3.48) | C$5.04 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$9 (C$5.37) | C$10 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.96 (C$3.08) | C$4.27 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.80 (C$2.35) | C$2.04 | + 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.68 (C$2.28) | C$3.32 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$30 (C$19) | C$16 | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$6 (C$3.72) | C$2.45 | + 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.19 (C$1.36) | C$2.11 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 14% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,608 (C$997) | C$1,372 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$906 (C$562) | C$907 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$216 (C$134) | C$115 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,031 (C$640) | C$715 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$599 (C$372) | C$624 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$149 (C$93) | C$62 | + 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$102 (C$63) | C$43 | + 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,174 (C$728) | C$463 | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$266 (C$165) | C$124 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$9 (C$5.52) | C$26 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is about the same as in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$78 (C$48) | C$79 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$101 (C$63) | C$53 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$223 (C$139) | C$111 | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$109 (C$67) | C$132 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 5% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$54,936 (C$34,080) | C$21,367 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.80 (C$1.74) | C$1.12 | + 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$89 (C$55) | C$87 | - 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BZ$44 (C$28) | C$19 | + 44% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is 30% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$20 (C$12) | C$7 | + 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$18 (C$11) | C$30 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$58 (C$36) | C$126 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$15 (C$10) | C$6 | + 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$7 (C$4.48) | C$3.54 | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$12 (C$7) | C$3.73 | + 97% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.05 (C$1.89) | C$2.32 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.11 (C$1.93) | C$2.56 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 (C$8) | C$21 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is 18% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$43 (C$27) | C$49 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | BZ$31 (C$19) | C$24 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (C$45) | C$123 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$89 (C$55) | C$88 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$12 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (C$4.73) | C$4.41 | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.93 (C$3.06) | C$7 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,277 (C$792) | C$580 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.62 (C$0.38) | C$0.28 | + 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$71 (C$44) | C$46 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (C$5.48) | C$11 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belize City (Belize) is 17% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,400 in Quebec City you would need to make just about C$3,654 (BZ$5,891) in Belize City.
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