Cost of living in Belize compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 185% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 185% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$47 (R$ 115) | R$ 30 | + 283% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$14 (R$ 35) | R$ 31 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$50 (R$ 120) | R$ 10 | + 1056% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.37 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.40 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$8 (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.85 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.66 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (R$ 121) | R$ 42 | + 187% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.03 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.78 | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,500 (R$ 3,629) | R$ 2,838 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,328 (R$ 3,213) | R$ 2,012 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (R$ 290) | R$ 581 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (R$ 5,114) | R$ 2,248 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (R$ 1,451) | R$ 1,500 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (R$ 242) | R$ 431 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$76 (R$ 183) | R$ 84 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (R$ 2,615) | R$ 2,018 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (R$ 809) | R$ 585 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (R$ 15) | R$ 19 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (R$ 198) | R$ 243 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (R$ 307) | R$ 223 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (R$ 596) | R$ 350 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$75 (R$ 181) | R$ 265 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (R$ 103,268) | R$ 99,515 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$3.04 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 221 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (R$ 71) | R$ 17 | + 315% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$10 (R$ 24) | R$ 50 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (R$ 242) | R$ 243 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (R$ 65) | R$ 17 | + 287% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (R$ 3.63) | R$ 6 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (R$ 4.23) | R$ 4.60 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (R$ 36) | R$ 48 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (R$ 192) | R$ 92 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (R$ 73) | R$ 54 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (R$ 174) | R$ 189 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (R$ 303) | R$ 188 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (R$ 2,298) | R$ 4,028 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (R$ 2.42) | R$ 1.36 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (R$ 322) | R$ 122 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,354 prices entered by 2,030 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 59% more expensive than in Brazil
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