Cost of living in Belize compared to Japan
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| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 59% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belize | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$47 (¥3,047) | ¥1,145 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$14 (¥925) | ¥719 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$50 (¥3,186) | ¥437 | + 629% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.37 (¥280) | ¥211 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (¥252) | ¥282 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (¥177) | ¥815 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$8 (¥513) | ¥951 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (¥257) | ¥984 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (¥225) | ¥421 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (¥326) | ¥268 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (¥3,211) | ¥1,770 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.03 (¥323) | ¥217 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (¥257) | ¥225 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belize | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,500 (¥96,361) | ¥194,768 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,328 (¥85,309) | ¥126,641 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (¥7,707) | ¥21,178 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (¥135,789) | ¥142,258 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (¥38,535) | ¥80,836 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (¥6,422) | ¥13,643 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$76 (¥4,863) | ¥3,988 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (¥69,429) | ¥59,521 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (¥21,485) | ¥17,809 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (¥771) | ¥665 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (¥401) | ¥2,700 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 36% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belize | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (¥5,248) | ¥7,941 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (¥8,141) | ¥4,162 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (¥15,820) | ¥7,471 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$75 (¥4,817) | ¥15,388 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Belize | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (¥2,741,855) | ¥2,576,380 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$3.04 (¥195) | ¥161 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Belize | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (¥1,894) | ¥1,370 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$10 (¥642) | ¥1,955 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (¥6,422) | ¥3,523 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (¥1,733) | ¥2,205 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (¥374) | ¥648 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (¥813) | ¥409 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (¥96) | ¥143 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (¥112) | ¥184 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (¥963) | ¥3,583 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Belize | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (¥5,095) | ¥4,280 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (¥1,927) | ¥3,593 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (¥4,618) | ¥20,657 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (¥8,044) | ¥6,242 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (¥815) | ¥1,034 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (¥558) | ¥533 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (¥462) | ¥526 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (¥61,013) | ¥58,872 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (¥64) | ¥41 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (¥8,546) | ¥11,178 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (¥578) | ¥554 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 622 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 5% more expensive than in Japan
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