Cost of living in Belize compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Belize | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$12 (¥870) | ¥1,035 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$12 (¥870) | ¥840 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$6.00 (¥435) | ¥618 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.00 (¥290) | ¥237 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$5.96 (¥432) | ¥335 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$3.33 (¥242) | ¥439 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$4.00 (¥290) | ¥1,195 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$12 (¥870) | ¥822 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$10 (¥725) | ¥509 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$4.00 (¥290) | ¥303 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$22 (¥1,595) | ¥1,267 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.48 (¥397) | ¥276 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$5.00 (¥362) | ¥293 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belize | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥365,082 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥197,136 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$300 (¥21,747) | ¥19,132 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,800 (¥130,484) | ¥145,654 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$400 (¥28,996) | ¥102,459 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$250 (¥18,123) | ¥8,349 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$60 (¥4,349) | ¥4,448 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$800 (¥57,993) | ¥74,559 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$600 (¥43,495) | ¥25,414 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$15 (¥1,087) | ¥1,338 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,815 | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Belize | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$150 (¥10,874) | ¥9,315 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$50 (¥3,625) | ¥5,103 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$200 (¥14,498) | ¥9,892 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$200 (¥14,498) | ¥12,189 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 57% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belize | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥3,122,540 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$10 (¥725) | ¥169 | + 328% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥8,198 | - | |
| 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$25 (¥1,812) | ¥2,133 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$15 (¥1,087) | ¥2,551 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$40 (¥2,900) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (¥1,956) | ¥1,337 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$10 (¥724) | ¥930 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (¥918) | ¥622 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$2.50 (¥181) | ¥224 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$7 (¥507) | ¥188 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$20 (¥1,450) | ¥4,604 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belize | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$30 (¥2,175) | ¥4,908 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (¥2,175) | ¥3,881 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$25 (¥1,812) | ¥8,269 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$4.00 (¥290) | ¥1,244 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (¥580) | ¥547 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$2.50 (¥181) | ¥674 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$60 (¥4,349) | ¥9,530 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$10 (¥725) | ¥613 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 473 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is about the same as in Japan
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