Cost of living in Belize compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$46 (¥2,518) | ¥981 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$15 (¥833) | ¥700 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$2.39 (¥130) | ¥414 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$5.50 (¥298) | ¥205 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (¥213) | ¥251 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (¥149) | ¥659 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$5.00 (¥271) | ¥964 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (¥217) | ¥743 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (¥190) | ¥391 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (¥275) | ¥296 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (¥2,712) | ¥1,420 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.03 (¥273) | ¥178 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (¥217) | ¥217 | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,266 (¥68,652) | ¥299,320 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,200 (¥65,088) | ¥164,446 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (¥6,509) | ¥21,056 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (¥114,679) | ¥150,152 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (¥32,544) | ¥78,123 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (¥5,424) | ¥11,902 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$70 (¥3,797) | ¥4,118 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (¥58,636) | ¥70,060 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (¥18,145) | ¥12,705 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (¥651) | ¥794 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (¥339) | ¥2,406 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (¥4,432) | ¥7,319 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (¥6,876) | ¥4,417 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (¥13,360) | ¥8,375 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$66 (¥3,590) | ¥13,139 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (¥2,315,599) | ¥2,627,120 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.91 (¥158) | ¥135 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$180 (¥9,745) | ¥10,272 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (¥1,600) | ¥1,148 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$10 (¥542) | ¥1,229 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (¥5,424) | ¥5,176 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (¥1,464) | ¥803 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (¥316) | ¥611 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (¥687) | ¥528 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (¥81) | ¥152 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (¥95) | ¥258 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (¥814) | ¥3,156 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (¥4,303) | ¥3,672 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (¥1,627) | ¥3,638 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (¥3,900) | ¥16,372 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (¥6,794) | ¥6,066 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (¥688) | ¥1,131 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (¥471) | ¥435 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (¥390) | ¥548 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (¥51,528) | ¥55,862 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.24 (¥13) | ¥53 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (¥7,218) | ¥9,625 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$8 (¥457) | ¥530 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 908 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belize is 23% cheaper than in Japan
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