- Cost of Living
- Belize
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belize compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$11 (R$ 20) | R$ 29 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BZ$11 (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$5.84 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$2.08 (R$ 3.88) | R$ 3.28 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.71 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$7 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.86 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$6 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.90 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.67 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$4.24 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.28 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$6 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.61 | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$28 (R$ 52) | R$ 40 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BZ$7 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.50 (R$ 4.67) | R$ 3.21 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,454 (R$ 2,713) | R$ 3,132 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BZ$927 (R$ 1,730) | R$ 1,945 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$284 (R$ 529) | R$ 638 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,436 (R$ 2,681) | R$ 2,132 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BZ$730 (R$ 1,362) | R$ 1,335 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BZ$208 (R$ 388) | R$ 397 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BZ$93 (R$ 174) | R$ 81 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BZ$1,047 (R$ 1,955) | R$ 1,726 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$223 (R$ 416) | R$ 424 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$16 (R$ 30) | R$ 20 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$7 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BZ$75 (R$ 140) | R$ 206 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BZ$65 (R$ 122) | R$ 182 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$197 (R$ 367) | R$ 338 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$100 (R$ 187) | R$ 255 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$41,570 (R$ 77,595) | R$ 87,354 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.95 (R$ 5.50) | R$ 4.35 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$121 (R$ 226) | R$ 202 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$13 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$6.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 47 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$54 (R$ 101) | R$ 229 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | BZ$5.47 (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$9 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.13 (R$ 5.85) | R$ 5.85 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.00 (R$ 5.60) | R$ 4.03 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 (R$ 23) | R$ 39 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 86% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$42 (R$ 79) | R$ 97 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$33 (R$ 62) | R$ 50 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (R$ 134) | R$ 175 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$98 (R$ 182) | R$ 179 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$11 (R$ 21) | R$ 24 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$7 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.56 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | BZ$971 (R$ 1,813) | R$ 2,677 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$3.11 (R$ 5.81) | R$ 1.22 | + 377% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$67 (R$ 124) | R$ 117 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BZ$7 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 23,908 prices entered by 2,380 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 24% more expensive than in Brazil
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