- Cost of Living
- Belize
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belize compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$11 (¥592) | ¥1,006 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BZ$11 (¥612) | ¥711 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$5.84 (¥319) | ¥445 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$2.08 (¥113) | ¥198 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.71 (¥202) | ¥270 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$7 (¥373) | ¥689 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$6 (¥346) | ¥889 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.90 (¥267) | ¥637 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$4.24 (¥231) | ¥430 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$6 (¥333) | ¥262 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$28 (¥1,530) | ¥1,549 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BZ$7 (¥361) | ¥212 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.50 (¥137) | ¥195 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,454 (¥79,358) | ¥242,113 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BZ$927 (¥50,596) | ¥121,422 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$284 (¥15,479) | ¥21,895 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,436 (¥78,427) | ¥116,929 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BZ$730 (¥39,838) | ¥79,022 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BZ$208 (¥11,348) | ¥12,611 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BZ$93 (¥5,091) | ¥4,156 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BZ$1,047 (¥57,173) | ¥55,558 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$223 (¥12,163) | ¥16,830 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$16 (¥882) | ¥693 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$7 (¥400) | ¥1,827 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BZ$75 (¥4,095) | ¥7,207 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BZ$65 (¥3,566) | ¥4,012 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$197 (¥10,746) | ¥8,544 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$100 (¥5,460) | ¥15,007 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$41,570 (¥2,269,610) | ¥2,657,440 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.95 (¥161) | ¥147 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$121 (¥6,601) | ¥11,877 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$13 (¥725) | ¥1,278 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$6.00 (¥328) | ¥1,016 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$54 (¥2,955) | ¥4,123 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | BZ$5.47 (¥299) | ¥630 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 (¥444) | ¥711 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$9 (¥495) | ¥484 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.13 (¥171) | ¥145 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.00 (¥164) | ¥213 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 (¥674) | ¥2,946 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$42 (¥2,320) | ¥4,119 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$33 (¥1,827) | ¥3,373 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (¥3,926) | ¥12,005 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$98 (¥5,323) | ¥8,157 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$11 (¥625) | ¥903 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$7 (¥385) | ¥498 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.56 (¥249) | ¥551 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | BZ$971 (¥53,037) | ¥49,094 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$3.11 (¥170) | ¥56 | + 205% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$67 (¥3,632) | ¥10,056 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BZ$7 (¥361) | ¥474 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,923 prices entered by 334 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 26% cheaper than in Japan
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