Cost of living in Belize compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 84% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$65 (Mex$ 646) | Mex$ 215 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$20 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 118 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$2.39 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 54 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$5.50 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 21 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.90 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 35 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 25 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$5.00 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 72 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 40 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 24 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$4.31 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 24 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$31 (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 233 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$3.21 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 20 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,266 (Mex$ 12,575) | Mex$ 18,979 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,200 (Mex$ 11,922) | Mex$ 8,639 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (Mex$ 1,192) | Mex$ 1,029 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (Mex$ 21,006) | Mex$ 10,168 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (Mex$ 5,961) | Mex$ 4,902 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (Mex$ 994) | Mex$ 724 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$70 (Mex$ 695) | Mex$ 382 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (Mex$ 10,740) | Mex$ 7,004 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (Mex$ 3,324) | Mex$ 2,034 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 100 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$10 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 91 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 57% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (Mex$ 812) | Mex$ 845 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (Mex$ 1,259) | Mex$ 650 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (Mex$ 2,447) | Mex$ 1,505 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$66 (Mex$ 658) | Mex$ 1,101 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 189% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 189% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (Mex$ 424,154) | Mex$ 342,708 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$10 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 19 | + 427% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$180 (Mex$ 1,785) | Mex$ 529 | + 237% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 82 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$22 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 174 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$54 (Mex$ 533) | Mex$ 519 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 81 | + 232% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$4.38 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 50 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 55 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 30 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 30 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 192 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (Mex$ 788) | Mex$ 309 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 147 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (Mex$ 714) | Mex$ 830 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (Mex$ 1,244) | Mex$ 679 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 122 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 72 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 39 | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$900 (Mex$ 8,942) | Mex$ 10,031 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.24 (Mex$ 2.40) | Mex$ 2.66 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (Mex$ 1,322) | Mex$ 984 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$8 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 61 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,958 prices entered by 1,200 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 85% more expensive than in Mexico
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