Cost of living in Belize compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 64% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belize | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$27 (¥1,851) | ¥1,023 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$9 (¥623) | ¥714 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$50 (¥3,434) | ¥519 | + 562% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.37 (¥302) | ¥198 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (¥272) | ¥315 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (¥190) | ¥629 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$8 (¥553) | ¥962 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (¥277) | ¥902 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (¥242) | ¥574 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (¥351) | ¥285 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (¥3,461) | ¥1,252 | + 176% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.00 (¥346) | ¥179 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (¥277) | ¥206 | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belize | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,500 (¥103,860) | ¥306,878 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,328 (¥91,948) | ¥171,772 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (¥8,307) | ¥28,417 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (¥146,357) | ¥157,603 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (¥41,534) | ¥82,713 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (¥6,922) | ¥24,082 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,709 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (¥74,833) | ¥47,482 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$240 (¥16,613) | ¥32,093 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (¥831) | ¥1,313 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (¥433) | ¥1,878 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belize | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (¥5,656) | ¥6,136 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (¥8,775) | ¥5,199 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (¥17,051) | ¥8,989 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$75 (¥5,192) | ¥13,588 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belize | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (¥2,955,237) | ¥2,700,660 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$7 (¥456) | ¥165 | + 177% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,143 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belize | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (¥2,042) | ¥2,497 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$30 (¥2,077) | ¥1,967 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (¥6,922) | ¥5,380 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (¥1,868) | ¥650 | + 187% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (¥403) | ¥938 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (¥877) | ¥702 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (¥104) | ¥216 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (¥121) | ¥216 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$20 (¥1,384) | ¥4,060 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belize | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (¥5,492) | ¥4,579 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (¥2,077) | ¥3,600 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (¥4,978) | ¥4,000 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (¥8,670) | ¥5,999 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (¥879) | ¥954 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (¥601) | ¥472 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$5.00 (¥346) | ¥583 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (¥65,762) | ¥67,950 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (¥69) | ¥52 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (¥9,211) | ¥9,405 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (¥623) | ¥592 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 753 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Belize is 6% more expensive than in Japan
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