- Cost of Living
- Belize
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belize compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$11 (R$ 21) | R$ 29 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BZ$10 (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$5.44 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$2.09 (R$ 3.92) | R$ 3.26 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.63 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$7 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.66 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$4.69 (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$5.16 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.61 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.72 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.25 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$7 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.57 | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$29 (R$ 54) | R$ 40 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BZ$8 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.61 (R$ 4.89) | R$ 3.20 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,672 (R$ 3,132) | R$ 3,155 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BZ$933 (R$ 1,747) | R$ 1,955 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$285 (R$ 534) | R$ 578 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,303 (R$ 2,441) | R$ 2,127 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BZ$723 (R$ 1,353) | R$ 1,330 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BZ$150 (R$ 281) | R$ 410 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BZ$81 (R$ 152) | R$ 83 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BZ$1,025 (R$ 1,920) | R$ 1,724 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$225 (R$ 421) | R$ 429 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$14 (R$ 26) | R$ 21 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 17 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BZ$61 (R$ 114) | R$ 203 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BZ$123 (R$ 231) | R$ 183 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$200 (R$ 375) | R$ 327 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$125 (R$ 234) | R$ 259 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$53,750 (R$ 100,681) | R$ 86,207 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.81 (R$ 5.27) | R$ 4.29 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$71 (R$ 133) | R$ 202 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$17 (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$25 (R$ 47) | R$ 47 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$55 (R$ 103) | R$ 236 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | BZ$10 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$2.67 (R$ 5.00) | R$ 6 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$2.65 (R$ 4.97) | R$ 4.05 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (R$ 28) | R$ 39 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 89% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$41 (R$ 76) | R$ 96 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$38 (R$ 70) | R$ 50 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$100 (R$ 187) | R$ 176 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$98 (R$ 183) | R$ 174 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$16 (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$5.94 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | BZ$1,100 (R$ 2,060) | R$ 2,726 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$3.00 (R$ 5.62) | R$ 1.13 | + 399% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$58 (R$ 109) | R$ 115 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 25,431 prices entered by 2,612 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.873
BRL
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Cost of living in Belize is 21% more expensive than in Brazil
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