Cost of living in Belize compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 86% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$45 (Mex$ 422) | Mex$ 287 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$14 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 145 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$50 (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 66 | + 601% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.37 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 25 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 41 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 27 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$8 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 81 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 46 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 31 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 29 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (Mex$ 464) | Mex$ 270 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.03 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 34 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 22 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,500 (Mex$ 13,911) | Mex$ 19,835 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,328 (Mex$ 12,316) | Mex$ 10,125 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (Mex$ 1,113) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (Mex$ 19,604) | Mex$ 13,483 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (Mex$ 5,563) | Mex$ 6,891 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (Mex$ 927) | Mex$ 706 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$76 (Mex$ 702) | Mex$ 385 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (Mex$ 10,023) | Mex$ 7,089 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (Mex$ 3,102) | Mex$ 2,426 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 110 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 118 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (Mex$ 758) | Mex$ 983 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (Mex$ 1,175) | Mex$ 684 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (Mex$ 2,284) | Mex$ 1,680 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$75 (Mex$ 695) | Mex$ 1,317 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (Mex$ 395,837) | Mex$ 361,153 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$3.04 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 538 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 78 | + 252% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$10 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 201 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (Mex$ 927) | Mex$ 618 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 78 | + 222% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 56 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 63 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 34 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 35 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 236 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (Mex$ 736) | Mex$ 353 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (Mex$ 278) | Mex$ 157 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (Mex$ 667) | Mex$ 828 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (Mex$ 1,161) | Mex$ 775 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 152 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 83 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 43 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (Mex$ 8,808) | Mex$ 12,268 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 3.20 | + 190% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (Mex$ 1,234) | Mex$ 918 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 69 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,805 prices entered by 969 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 37% more expensive than in Mexico
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