Cost of living in Belize compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 184% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 184% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$65 (₨2,374) | ₨369 | + 544% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$20 (₨730) | ₨292 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$2.39 (₨87) | ₨142 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$5.50 (₨201) | ₨52 | + 283% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.90 (₨142) | ₨73 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (₨100) | ₨36 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$5.00 (₨183) | ₨227 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (₨146) | ₨140 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (₨128) | ₨31 | + 315% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$4.31 (₨158) | ₨132 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$31 (₨1,130) | ₨772 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$3.21 (₨117) | ₨86 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (₨146) | ₨36 | + 306% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,266 (₨46,226) | ₨33,231 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,200 (₨43,826) | ₨19,879 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (₨4,383) | ₨4,541 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (₨77,218) | ₨19,026 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (₨21,913) | ₨12,499 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (₨3,652) | ₨3,334 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$70 (₨2,557) | ₨676 | + 278% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (₨39,482) | ₨29,555 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (₨12,218) | ₨10,444 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (₨438) | ₨411 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$10 (₨365) | ₨211 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (₨2,984) | ₨2,314 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (₨4,630) | ₨2,579 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (₨8,996) | ₨3,601 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$66 (₨2,417) | ₨2,719 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 271% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 271% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (₨1,559,182) | ₨918,724 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$10 (₨365) | ₨80 | + 358% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$180 (₨6,562) | ₨1,164 | + 464% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (₨1,077) | ₨100 | + 973% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$22 (₨811) | ₨212 | + 282% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$54 (₨1,959) | ₨624 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (₨985) | ₨316 | + 211% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$4.38 (₨160) | ₨161 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (₨462) | ₨254 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (₨55) | ₨140 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (₨64) | ₨68 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (₨548) | ₨239 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (₨2,897) | ₨1,195 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (₨1,096) | ₨471 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (₨2,626) | ₨1,633 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (₨4,574) | ₨1,629 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (₨464) | ₨568 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (₨317) | ₨193 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (₨263) | ₨190 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$900 (₨32,870) | ₨36,202 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.24 (₨9) | ₨5.27 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (₨4,860) | ₨1,589 | + 206% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$8 (₨308) | ₨271 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11,163 prices entered by 2,111 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 164% more expensive than in India
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