Cost of living in Belize compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$14 (¥737) | ¥1,001 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$13 (¥670) | ¥722 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$9 (¥485) | ¥446 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.65 (¥195) | ¥214 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$4.36 (¥232) | ¥289 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$6 (¥325) | ¥501 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$11 (¥584) | ¥1,246 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$12 (¥664) | ¥640 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$8 (¥448) | ¥381 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$4.59 (¥245) | ¥260 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$31 (¥1,651) | ¥1,652 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.92 (¥316) | ¥221 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$3.14 (¥167) | ¥277 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$2,501 (¥133,411) | ¥182,340 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,419 (¥75,697) | ¥121,270 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$699 (¥37,280) | ¥15,948 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,402 (¥74,795) | ¥127,445 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$647 (¥34,495) | ¥86,552 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$367 (¥19,570) | ¥11,000 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$85 (¥4,521) | ¥3,835 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (¥57,677) | ¥39,892 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (¥17,848) | ¥10,465 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$27 (¥1,418) | ¥749 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$10 (¥534) | ¥2,162 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (¥4,359) | ¥6,528 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (¥6,763) | ¥4,644 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (¥13,142) | ¥7,685 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$66 (¥3,531) | ¥13,013 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| 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 (¥2,277,740) | ¥2,936,380 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$3.21 (¥171) | ¥139 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$180 (¥9,586) | ¥9,348 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (¥1,574) | ¥1,406 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$22 (¥1,185) | ¥929 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$54 (¥2,862) | ¥8,740 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (¥1,440) | ¥554 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 (¥404) | ¥669 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (¥676) | ¥525 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$5.08 (¥271) | ¥206 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$5.16 (¥275) | ¥238 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 (¥662) | ¥2,654 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (¥4,233) | ¥3,275 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (¥1,601) | ¥3,323 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (¥3,837) | ¥16,766 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (¥6,683) | ¥5,924 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (¥677) | ¥806 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (¥463) | ¥520 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (¥365) | ¥510 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,808 (¥96,466) | ¥47,822 | + 102% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.24 (¥13) | ¥26 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (¥7,100) | ¥8,220 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$8 (¥450) | ¥491 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,206 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Belize is 10% cheaper than in Japan
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