Cost of living in Belize compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 140% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belize | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$27 (Rp 198,249) | Rp 45,378 | + 337% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$9 (Rp 66,729) | Rp 54,330 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$50 (Rp 367,783) | Rp 27,591 | + 1233% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.37 (Rp 32,377) | Rp 19,722 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (Rp 29,132) | Rp 26,707 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (Rp 20,390) | Rp 18,501 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$8 (Rp 59,267) | Rp 56,542 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (Rp 29,658) | Rp 42,973 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (Rp 25,950) | Rp 22,558 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (Rp 37,639) | Rp 34,959 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (Rp 370,719) | Rp 337,317 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.00 (Rp 37,072) | Rp 20,426 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (Rp 29,658) | Rp 17,971 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belize | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,500 (Rp 11,124,310) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,328 (Rp 9,848,444) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (Rp 889,725) | Rp 496,641 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (Rp 15,676,144) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (Rp 4,448,627) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (Rp 741,438) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 400,530 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (Rp 8,015,239) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$240 (Rp 1,779,451) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (Rp 88,973) | Rp 43,866 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (Rp 46,340) | Rp 71,573 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belize | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (Rp 605,810) | Rp 624,572 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (Rp 939,876) | Rp 439,901 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (Rp 1,826,295) | Rp 1,223,050 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$75 (Rp 556,078) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belize | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (Rp 316,532,384) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$7 (Rp 48,806) | Rp 11,904 | + 310% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 124% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belize | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (Rp 218,700) | Rp 36,367 | + 501% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$30 (Rp 222,431) | Rp 60,467 | + 268% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (Rp 741,438) | Rp 313,421 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (Rp 200,061) | Rp 130,123 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (Rp 43,195) | Rp 19,595 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (Rp 93,885) | Rp 34,558 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (Rp 11,122) | Rp 30,035 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (Rp 12,975) | Rp 15,580 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$20 (Rp 148,288) | Rp 88,350 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Belize | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (Rp 588,215) | Rp 216,012 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (Rp 222,431) | Rp 104,481 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (Rp 533,170) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (Rp 928,666) | Rp 383,761 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (Rp 94,112) | Rp 162,937 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (Rp 64,374) | Rp 36,298 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$5.00 (Rp 37,072) | Rp 40,791 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (Rp 7,043,659) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (Rp 7,414) | Rp 2,029 | + 265% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (Rp 986,624) | Rp 496,553 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (Rp 66,729) | Rp 35,528 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 616 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Belize is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia
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