Cost of living in Belize City, Belize vs Wollongong, Australia
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize City (Belize) is 34% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$12 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$11 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$4.55 (AU$2.93) | AU$5.33 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.52 (AU$2.27) | AU$1.27 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.80 (AU$2.45) | AU$5.50 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.61 (AU$3.61) | AU$5.43 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$9 (AU$5.58) | AU$7 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.96 (AU$3.20) | AU$3.83 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.80 (AU$2.45) | AU$3.15 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.36 (AU$2.17) | AU$4.63 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$29 (AU$19) | AU$16 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.54 (AU$3.57) | AU$3.04 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.19 (AU$1.41) | AU$2.11 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Belize City (Belize) is 51% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,608 (AU$1,036) | AU$2,503 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$906 (AU$584) | AU$1,686 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$216 (AU$139) | AU$222 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,031 (AU$665) | AU$1,936 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$599 (AU$386) | AU$1,253 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$149 (AU$96) | AU$190 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$105 (AU$68) | AU$52 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,174 (AU$756) | AU$607 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$266 (AU$172) | AU$202 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 (AU$3.22) | AU$28 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Belize City (Belize) is 28% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$78 (AU$50) | AU$106 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$101 (AU$65) | AU$82 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$223 (AU$144) | AU$154 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$109 (AU$70) | AU$132 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Belize City (Belize) is 10% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$54,936 (AU$35,407) | AU$26,857 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.79 (AU$1.80) | AU$1.42 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$89 (AU$58) | AU$82 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | BZ$42 (AU$27) | AU$36 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize City (Belize) is 24% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$20 (AU$13) | AU$10 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$20 (AU$13) | AU$25 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$55 (AU$36) | AU$64 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$15 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$7 (AU$4.63) | AU$4.88 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$12 (AU$8) | AU$5.71 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.05 (AU$1.96) | AU$3.52 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.11 (AU$2.01) | AU$3.34 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 (AU$8) | AU$27 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize City (Belize) is 36% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$43 (AU$28) | AU$45 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$31 (AU$20) | AU$31 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (AU$46) | AU$237 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$89 (AU$58) | AU$101 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$12 (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (AU$4.91) | AU$4.32 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.93 (AU$3.18) | AU$7 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,223 (AU$788) | AU$575 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.62 (AU$0.40) | AU$0.65 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$71 (AU$46) | AU$57 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (AU$5.69) | AU$19 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 77 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belize City (Belize) is 34% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$6,900 in Wollongong you would need to make just about AU$4,565 (BZ$7,082) in Belize City.
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