Cost of living in Belize compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 88% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belize | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$27 (94元) | 47元 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$9 (32元) | 40元 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$50 (175元) | 15元 | + 1103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.37 (15元) | 16元 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (14元) | 18元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (10元) | 10元 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$8 (28元) | 61元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (14元) | 15元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (12元) | 7元 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (18元) | 6元 | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (177元) | 119元 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.00 (18元) | 9元 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$1.00 (3.53元) | 15元 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Belize | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,500 (5,297元) | 11,988元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,328 (4,690元) | 6,948元 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (424元) | 489元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (7,465元) | 6,875元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (2,118元) | 4,568元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (353元) | 358元 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$100 (353元) | 107元 | + 229% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (3,817元) | 1,370元 | + 179% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$240 (847元) | 717元 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (42元) | 35元 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (22元) | 46元 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belize | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (288元) | 489元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (448元) | 245元 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (870元) | 604元 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$75 (265元) | 781元 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belize | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (150,726元) | 156,400元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$4.72 (17元) | 8元 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 218元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belize | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (104元) | 37元 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$30 (106元) | 25元 | + 318% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (353元) | 407元 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (95元) | 46元 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (21元) | 44元 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (45元) | 38元 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (5.30元) | 11元 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (6元) | 15元 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$20 (71元) | 77元 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belize | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (280元) | 214元 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (106元) | 105元 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (254元) | 1,346元 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (442元) | 410元 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (45元) | 70元 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (31元) | 31元 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$5.00 (18元) | 17元 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (3,354元) | 3,025元 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (3.53元) | 0.27元 | + 1222% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (470元) | 373元 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (32元) | 23元 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,611 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 29% more expensive than in China
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