Cost of living in Belize compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 241% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 241% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$27 (₨1,097) | ₨373 | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$14 (₨590) | ₨321 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$50 (₨2,034) | ₨169 | + 1103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.37 (₨179) | ₨58 | + 211% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (₨161) | ₨92 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (₨113) | ₨39 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$8 (₨328) | ₨239 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (₨164) | ₨154 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (₨144) | ₨31 | + 369% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (₨208) | ₨169 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (₨2,051) | ₨769 | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.00 (₨205) | ₨89 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (₨164) | ₨38 | + 335% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,500 (₨61,535) | ₨40,472 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,328 (₨54,477) | ₨24,259 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (₨4,922) | ₨5,263 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (₨86,714) | ₨24,750 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (₨24,608) | ₨14,691 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (₨4,101) | ₨6,007 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨665 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (₨44,337) | ₨29,903 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$240 (₨9,843) | ₨11,999 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (₨492) | ₨535 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (₨256) | ₨428 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (₨3,351) | ₨2,524 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (₨5,199) | ₨2,741 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (₨10,102) | ₨4,298 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$75 (₨3,076) | ₨3,255 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (₨1,750,923) | ₨1,326,030 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$7 (₨270) | ₨105 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,104 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (₨1,210) | ₨138 | + 775% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$30 (₨1,230) | ₨276 | + 346% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (₨4,101) | ₨905 | + 353% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (₨1,107) | ₨396 | + 179% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (₨239) | ₨223 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (₨519) | ₨281 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (₨62) | ₨167 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (₨72) | ₨98 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$20 (₨820) | ₨306 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 153% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Belize | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (₨3,254) | ₨1,460 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (₨1,230) | ₨600 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (₨2,949) | ₨1,500 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (₨5,137) | ₨1,872 | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (₨521) | ₨756 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (₨356) | ₨217 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$5.00 (₨205) | ₨182 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (₨38,963) | ₨51,130 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (₨41) | ₨1.39 | + 2841% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (₨5,458) | ₨1,638 | + 233% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (₨369) | ₨270 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,849 prices entered by 1,239 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Belize is 107% more expensive than in India
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