Cost of living in Belize compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$14 (₨494) | ₨390 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$13 (₨449) | ₨281 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$9 (₨325) | ₨140 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.65 (₨131) | ₨52 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$4.36 (₨156) | ₨72 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$6 (₨218) | ₨37 | + 491% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$11 (₨391) | ₨213 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$12 (₨445) | ₨141 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$8 (₨300) | ₨28 | + 961% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$4.59 (₨164) | ₨127 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$31 (₨1,107) | ₨826 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.92 (₨212) | ₨84 | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$3.14 (₨112) | ₨35 | + 217% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 177% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$2,501 (₨89,418) | ₨31,113 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,419 (₨50,735) | ₨20,117 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$699 (₨24,987) | ₨4,307 | + 480% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,402 (₨50,131) | ₨23,419 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$647 (₨23,120) | ₨13,598 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$367 (₨13,117) | ₨3,303 | + 297% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$85 (₨3,030) | ₨741 | + 309% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (₨38,658) | ₨30,160 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$274 (₨9,793) | ₨10,528 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$27 (₨950) | ₨379 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$10 (₨358) | ₨306 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (₨2,922) | ₨2,349 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (₨4,533) | ₨2,531 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (₨8,808) | ₨3,763 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$100 (₨3,576) | ₨2,826 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 234% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 234% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$38,483 (₨1,376,163) | ₨931,795 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$3.14 (₨112) | ₨76 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$242 (₨8,670) | ₨1,223 | + 609% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (₨1,055) | ₨107 | + 889% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$22 (₨794) | ₨210 | + 278% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$54 (₨1,918) | ₨959 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (₨965) | ₨255 | + 279% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 (₨271) | ₨173 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (₨453) | ₨241 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$5.08 (₨182) | ₨151 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$5.16 (₨185) | ₨69 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 (₨444) | ₨240 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (₨2,837) | ₨1,182 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (₨1,073) | ₨467 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (₨2,572) | ₨1,718 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (₨4,479) | ₨1,929 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (₨454) | ₨692 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (₨310) | ₨217 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (₨244) | ₨227 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,808 (₨64,656) | ₨34,583 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.40 (₨14) | ₨3.67 | + 285% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (₨4,759) | ₨1,938 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$8 (₨301) | ₨241 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 152% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 18,665 prices entered by 2,299 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 152% more expensive than in India
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