Cost of living in Belize compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$12 (R$ 34) | R$ 39 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$12 (R$ 34) | R$ 38 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$6.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.58 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$5.96 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$3.33 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$4.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 26 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$12 (R$ 34) | R$ 12 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$10 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 323% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$4.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$22 (R$ 62) | R$ 50 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.48 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$5.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.55 | + 209% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 4,099 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,721 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$300 (R$ 844) | R$ 722 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,800 (R$ 5,065) | R$ 3,017 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$400 (R$ 1,126) | R$ 1,989 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$250 (R$ 704) | R$ 529 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$60 (R$ 169) | R$ 91 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$800 (R$ 2,251) | R$ 1,793 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$600 (R$ 1,688) | R$ 650 | + 160% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$15 (R$ 42) | R$ 31 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$150 (R$ 422) | R$ 287 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$50 (R$ 141) | R$ 279 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$200 (R$ 563) | R$ 412 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$200 (R$ 563) | R$ 316 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 117,213 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$10 (R$ 28) | R$ 6 | + 356% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 246 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$25 (R$ 70) | R$ 21 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$15 (R$ 42) | R$ 51 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$40 (R$ 113) | R$ 288 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (R$ 76) | R$ 24 | + 223% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$10 (R$ 28) | R$ 14 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (R$ 36) | R$ 21 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$2.50 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$7 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.67 | + 247% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$20 (R$ 56) | R$ 60 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Belize | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$30 (R$ 84) | R$ 115 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (R$ 84) | R$ 61 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 243 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$25 (R$ 70) | R$ 239 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$4.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 34 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$2.50 (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,819 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.45 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$60 (R$ 169) | R$ 140 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$10 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,037 prices entered by 1,419 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 32% more expensive than in Brazil
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