Cost of living in Belize compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 140% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$27 (R$ 67) | R$ 36 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$14 (R$ 36) | R$ 34 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$50 (R$ 124) | R$ 11 | + 989% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.37 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.82 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$8 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.67 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (R$ 124) | R$ 44 | + 183% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.00 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.92 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,500 (R$ 3,736) | R$ 3,756 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,328 (R$ 3,307) | R$ 2,512 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (R$ 299) | R$ 587 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (R$ 5,264) | R$ 2,662 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (R$ 1,494) | R$ 1,718 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (R$ 249) | R$ 513 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 90 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (R$ 2,692) | R$ 1,987 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$240 (R$ 598) | R$ 631 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (R$ 30) | R$ 29 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (R$ 16) | R$ 21 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (R$ 203) | R$ 249 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (R$ 316) | R$ 248 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (R$ 613) | R$ 412 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$75 (R$ 187) | R$ 301 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (R$ 106,294) | R$ 115,032 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$7 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.58 | + 194% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 228 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (R$ 73) | R$ 22 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$30 (R$ 75) | R$ 43 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (R$ 249) | R$ 263 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (R$ 67) | R$ 22 | + 202% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (R$ 32) | R$ 19 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (R$ 3.73) | R$ 8 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (R$ 4.36) | R$ 5.31 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$20 (R$ 50) | R$ 55 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (R$ 198) | R$ 112 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (R$ 75) | R$ 66 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (R$ 179) | R$ 215 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (R$ 312) | R$ 199 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (R$ 32) | R$ 29 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$5.00 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (R$ 2,365) | R$ 4,404 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (R$ 2.49) | R$ 1.31 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (R$ 331) | R$ 125 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,857 prices entered by 1,653 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 51% more expensive than in Brazil
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