Cost of living in Belize compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$12 (₨511) | ₨409 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$12 (₨511) | ₨351 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$6.00 (₨256) | ₨175 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.00 (₨170) | ₨62 | + 173% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$5.96 (₨254) | ₨102 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$3.33 (₨142) | ₨44 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$4.00 (₨170) | ₨267 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$12 (₨511) | ₨195 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$10 (₨426) | ₨40 | + 964% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$4.00 (₨170) | ₨174 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$22 (₨937) | ₨971 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.48 (₨233) | ₨94 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$5.00 (₨213) | ₨43 | + 390% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨47,980 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨29,589 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$300 (₨12,776) | ₨5,089 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,800 (₨76,654) | ₨30,889 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$400 (₨17,034) | ₨19,044 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$250 (₨10,646) | ₨5,850 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$60 (₨2,555) | ₨772 | + 231% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$800 (₨34,069) | ₨26,892 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$600 (₨25,551) | ₨11,431 | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$15 (₨639) | ₨540 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,003 | - | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$150 (₨6,388) | ₨2,514 | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$50 (₨2,129) | ₨2,598 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$200 (₨8,517) | ₨4,025 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$200 (₨8,517) | ₨2,906 | + 193% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,814,710 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$10 (₨426) | ₨104 | + 309% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,554 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 108% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$25 (₨1,065) | ₨94 | + 1034% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$15 (₨639) | ₨262 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$40 (₨1,703) | ₨1,182 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (₨1,149) | ₨391 | + 194% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$10 (₨425) | ₨229 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (₨539) | ₨269 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$2.50 (₨106) | ₨195 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$7 (₨298) | ₨99 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$20 (₨852) | ₨322 | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is about the same as in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$30 (₨1,278) | ₨1,417 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (₨1,278) | ₨619 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,545 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$25 (₨1,065) | ₨2,204 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$4.00 (₨170) | ₨843 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (₨341) | ₨236 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$2.50 (₨106) | ₨198 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨42,549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$60 (₨2,555) | ₨1,807 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$10 (₨426) | ₨279 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,368 prices entered by 592 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 49% more expensive than in India
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