Cost of living in Belize City, Belize vs Quito, Ecuador
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize City (Belize) is 5% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$12 ($5.82) | $11 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$11 ($5.44) | $7 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$4.55 ($2.26) | $3.12 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.52 ($1.74) | $0.98 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.80 ($1.89) | $2.09 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.61 ($2.78) | $1.42 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$9 ($4.29) | $4.37 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.96 ($2.46) | $1.85 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.80 ($1.88) | $1.31 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.36 ($1.67) | $1.36 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$29 ($15) | $15 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.54 ($2.75) | $1.97 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.19 ($1.09) | $0.94 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 16% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,608 ($798) | $769 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$906 ($450) | $443 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$216 ($107) | $51 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,031 ($512) | $573 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$599 ($297) | $306 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$149 ($74) | $34 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$105 ($52) | $25 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,174 ($582) | $546 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$266 ($132) | $166 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 ($5.97) | $7 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 ($2.48) | $12 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is 13% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$78 ($39) | $71 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$101 ($50) | $50 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$223 ($111) | $104 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$109 ($54) | $91 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 62% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$54,936 ($27,262) | $22,323 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.79 ($1.38) | $0.92 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$89 ($44) | $23 | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BZ$42 ($21) | $8 | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is about the same as in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$20 ($10) | $5.07 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$20 ($10) | $10 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$55 ($28) | $36 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$15 ($8) | $5.77 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$7 ($3.56) | $3.73 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$12 ($5.87) | $4.63 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.05 ($1.51) | $1.98 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.11 ($1.55) | $1.61 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 ($6) | $10 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is about the same as in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$43 ($21) | $18 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$31 ($15) | $11 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 ($36) | $63 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$89 ($44) | $47 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$12 ($5.81) | $9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 ($3.78) | $4.93 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.93 ($2.45) | $2.19 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,223 ($607) | $690 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.62 ($0.31) | $0.15 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$71 ($35) | $57 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 ($4.38) | $5.24 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belize City (Belize) is 15% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $2,414 (BZ$4,864) in Belize City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $2,100 in Quito.
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