Cost of living in Belize compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 190% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 190% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$65 (R$ 181) | R$ 28 | + 541% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$20 (R$ 56) | R$ 27 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$2.39 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$5.50 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.88 | + 294% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.90 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.58 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$5.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.56 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$4.31 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.83 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$31 (R$ 86) | R$ 38 | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$3.21 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.37 | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,266 (R$ 3,517) | R$ 3,095 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,200 (R$ 3,334) | R$ 1,821 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (R$ 333) | R$ 493 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (R$ 5,875) | R$ 2,061 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (R$ 1,667) | R$ 1,276 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (R$ 278) | R$ 357 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$70 (R$ 195) | R$ 79 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (R$ 3,004) | R$ 1,672 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (R$ 930) | R$ 471 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$10 (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (R$ 227) | R$ 209 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (R$ 352) | R$ 192 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (R$ 684) | R$ 324 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$66 (R$ 184) | R$ 247 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 148% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (R$ 118,622) | R$ 87,728 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$10 (R$ 28) | R$ 4.44 | + 525% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$180 (R$ 499) | R$ 224 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (R$ 82) | R$ 16 | + 398% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$22 (R$ 62) | R$ 41 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$54 (R$ 149) | R$ 218 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (R$ 75) | R$ 15 | + 394% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$4.38 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (R$ 35) | R$ 16 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (R$ 4.17) | R$ 5.97 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (R$ 4.86) | R$ 4.07 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (R$ 42) | R$ 43 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (R$ 220) | R$ 93 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (R$ 83) | R$ 52 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (R$ 200) | R$ 219 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (R$ 348) | R$ 183 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (R$ 35) | R$ 25 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$900 (R$ 2,501) | R$ 3,532 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.24 (R$ 0.67) | R$ 1.27 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (R$ 370) | R$ 117 | + 216% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$8 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,634 prices entered by 1,573 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 111% more expensive than in Brazil
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