Cost of living in Belize compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belize | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$20 (71元) | 37元 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$15 (53元) | 37元 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$8 (29元) | 14元 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.31 (16元) | 14元 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$8 (29元) | 15元 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.87 (21元) | 11元 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$10 (36元) | 50元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.97 (18元) | 16元 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$2.53 (9元) | 6元 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.73 (14元) | 6元 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$24 (88元) | 91元 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.65 (21元) | 9元 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.30 (8元) | 12元 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belize | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$3,000 (10,951元) | 15,575元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,800 (6,571元) | 7,361元 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$508 (1,855元) | 505元 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,800 (6,571元) | 6,729元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$1,200 (4,380元) | 3,858元 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$350 (1,278元) | 296元 | + 332% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$76 (276元) | 103元 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$853 (3,115元) | 1,460元 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$376 (1,373元) | 553元 | + 148% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$20 (72元) | 44元 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$50 (183元) | 59元 | + 209% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belize | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$65 (237元) | 418元 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (463元) | 296元 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$299 (1,091元) | 568元 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$149 (544元) | 705元 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belize | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (155,840元) | 149,987元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$4.66 (17元) | 8元 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 232元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belize | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (108元) | 51元 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$30 (110元) | 84元 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (365元) | 119元 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (98元) | 67元 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$10 (36元) | 57元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (46元) | 29元 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$2.50 (9元) | 8元 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$7 (26元) | 15元 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$20 (73元) | 82元 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Belize | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (290元) | 215元 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (110元) | 111元 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 341元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (457元) | 282元 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (46元) | 81元 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (32元) | 28元 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$5.00 (18元) | 17元 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,500 (5,476元) | 3,924元 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.39元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$120 (438元) | 428元 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (33元) | 25元 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 933 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 02, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 25% more expensive than in China
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