Cost of living in Belize compared to India
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Food | + 90% | |||
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Food in Belize is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belize | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$20 (₨809) | ₨411 | + 97% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$15 (₨606) | ₨342 | + 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$8 (₨333) | ₨167 | + 100% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.31 (₨178) | ₨60 | + 198% | |
12 eggs, large | BZ$8 (₨317) | ₨88 | + 259% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.87 (₨243) | ₨47 | + 417% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$10 (₨403) | ₨240 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.97 (₨206) | ₨181 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$2.53 (₨105) | ₨31 | + 235% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.73 (₨155) | ₨156 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$24 (₨994) | ₨896 | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$4.16 (₨172) | ₨95 | + 82% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.30 (₨95) | ₨39 | + 142% | |
Housing | + 204% | |||
Housing in Belize is 204% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belize | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$3,000 (₨124,255) | ₨45,467 | + 173% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,800 (₨74,553) | ₨26,103 | + 186% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$508 (₨21,051) | ₨4,799 | + 339% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,800 (₨74,553) | ₨26,468 | + 182% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$1,200 (₨49,702) | ₨15,450 | + 222% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$350 (₨14,496) | ₨4,346 | + 234% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$76 (₨3,131) | ₨591 | + 429% | |
40” flat screen tv | BZ$853 (₨35,340) | ₨29,693 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$376 (₨15,581) | ₨10,335 | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$20 (₨817) | ₨454 | + 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$50 (₨2,071) | ₨649 | + 219% | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in Belize is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belize | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$65 (₨2,692) | ₨2,389 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (₨5,250) | ₨2,946 | + 78% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$299 (₨12,384) | ₨4,091 | + 203% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$149 (₨6,171) | ₨2,991 | + 106% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Belize is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belize | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (₨1,768,221) | ₨1,894,370 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$4.66 (₨193) | ₨102 | + 89% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,088 | - | |
Personal Care | + 176% | |||
Personal Care in Belize is 176% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belize | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (₨1,222) | ₨137 | + 794% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$30 (₨1,243) | ₨265 | + 369% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (₨4,142) | ₨957 | + 333% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (₨1,118) | ₨388 | + 188% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$10 (₨414) | ₨199 | + 108% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (₨524) | ₨289 | + 82% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$2.50 (₨104) | ₨156 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | BZ$7 (₨290) | ₨80 | + 260% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$20 (₨828) | ₨283 | + 192% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Belize is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
Belize | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (₨3,286) | ₨1,495 | + 120% | |
2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (₨1,243) | ₨688 | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,603 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (₨5,188) | ₨2,165 | + 140% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (₨526) | ₨644 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (₨360) | ₨190 | + 89% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$5.00 (₨207) | ₨190 | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,500 (₨62,128) | ₨49,034 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.67 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$120 (₨4,970) | ₨1,607 | + 209% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (₨373) | ₨288 | + 29% | |
TOTAL | + 87% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,348 prices entered by 1,046 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 87% more expensive than in India
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