Cost of living in Belize compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 281% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 281% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$45 (₨1,747) | ₨344 | + 408% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$14 (₨556) | ₨299 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$50 (₨1,916) | ₨161 | + 1091% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.37 (₨169) | ₨54 | + 214% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (₨152) | ₨83 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (₨106) | ₨41 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$8 (₨309) | ₨216 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (₨155) | ₨153 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (₨135) | ₨29 | + 367% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (₨196) | ₨151 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (₨1,931) | ₨769 | + 151% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.03 (₨194) | ₨87 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (₨155) | ₨35 | + 336% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 135% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,500 (₨57,955) | ₨30,437 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,328 (₨51,308) | ₨19,332 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (₨4,635) | ₨4,833 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (₨81,669) | ₨22,933 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (₨23,176) | ₨14,192 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (₨3,863) | ₨3,664 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$76 (₨2,925) | ₨513 | + 470% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (₨41,758) | ₨29,585 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (₨12,922) | ₨13,060 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (₨464) | ₨413 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (₨241) | ₨377 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (₨3,156) | ₨2,299 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (₨4,897) | ₨2,368 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (₨9,515) | ₨3,408 | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$75 (₨2,897) | ₨2,866 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (₨1,649,065) | ₨958,460 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$3.04 (₨117) | ₨108 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,482 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (₨1,139) | ₨128 | + 789% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$10 (₨386) | ₨222 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (₨3,863) | ₨815 | + 374% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (₨1,042) | ₨402 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (₨225) | ₨183 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (₨489) | ₨242 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (₨58) | ₨163 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (₨68) | ₨73 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (₨579) | ₨336 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 140% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 140% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (₨3,064) | ₨1,329 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (₨1,159) | ₨586 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (₨2,778) | ₨1,606 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (₨4,838) | ₨2,079 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (₨490) | ₨594 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (₨335) | ₨226 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (₨278) | ₨175 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (₨36,696) | ₨43,316 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (₨39) | ₨1.29 | + 2903% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (₨5,140) | ₨1,462 | + 252% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (₨348) | ₨237 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,491 prices entered by 981 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Belize is 124% more expensive than in India
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