Cost of living in Belize City, Belize vs Quebec City, Canada
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize City (Belize) is 26% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$11 (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$11 (C$8) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$5.57 (C$3.95) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.26 (C$2.31) | C$2.10 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.80 (C$2.69) | C$3.62 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.61 (C$3.97) | C$4.91 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$9 (C$6) | C$11 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$5.10 (C$3.61) | C$4.52 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.73 (C$2.64) | C$2.15 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.31 (C$2.34) | C$3.44 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$29 (C$21) | C$16 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.64 (C$3.99) | C$2.66 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$1.99 (C$1.41) | C$1.81 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Belize City (Belize) is about the same as in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,657 (C$1,173) | C$1,509 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$912 (C$645) | C$969 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$227 (C$161) | C$108 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,063 (C$753) | C$859 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$599 (C$424) | C$676 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$157 (C$111) | C$60 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$128 (C$91) | C$41 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,174 (C$831) | C$460 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$266 (C$189) | C$116 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (C$9) | C$11 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 (C$3.54) | C$26 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is 24% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$78 (C$55) | C$76 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$101 (C$72) | C$47 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$223 (C$158) | C$107 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$114 (C$80) | C$125 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 7% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$51,054 (C$36,153) | C$21,034 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.75 (C$1.95) | C$1.17 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$89 (C$63) | C$86 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BZ$42 (C$30) | C$19 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is 19% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$20 (C$14) | C$8 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$20 (C$14) | C$30 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$55 (C$39) | C$133 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$15 (C$11) | C$7 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 (C$5.44) | C$3.65 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$12 (C$8) | C$3.89 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.20 (C$2.27) | C$2.27 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.31 (C$2.34) | C$2.44 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$13 (C$9) | C$21 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is about the same as in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$43 (C$30) | C$46 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$31 (C$22) | C$24 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (C$51) | C$120 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$89 (C$63) | C$96 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$12 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (C$5.40) | C$4.43 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.93 (C$3.49) | C$7 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,328 (C$941) | C$573 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.62 (C$0.44) | C$0.28 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$71 (C$50) | C$43 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (C$6) | C$11 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 222 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2020.
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Cost of living in Belize City (Belize) is 6% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,900 in Quebec City you would need to make just about C$4,582 (BZ$6,471) in Belize City.
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