- Cost of Living
- Belize
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belize compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$11 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 120 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BZ$10 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 95 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$5.44 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 67 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$2.09 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.63 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 31 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$7 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 20 | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$4.69 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 62 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$5.16 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 38 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.72 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 24 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$7 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 21 | + 233% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$29 (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 223 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BZ$8 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 25 | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.61 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,672 (Mex$ 16,681) | Mex$ 19,527 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BZ$933 (Mex$ 9,307) | Mex$ 10,212 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$285 (Mex$ 2,845) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,303 (Mex$ 13,002) | Mex$ 11,923 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BZ$723 (Mex$ 7,209) | Mex$ 6,773 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BZ$150 (Mex$ 1,497) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BZ$81 (Mex$ 808) | Mex$ 381 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BZ$1,025 (Mex$ 10,226) | Mex$ 8,096 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$225 (Mex$ 2,245) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$14 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 105 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 87 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BZ$68 (Mex$ 675) | Mex$ 811 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BZ$123 (Mex$ 1,230) | Mex$ 667 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$200 (Mex$ 1,995) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$125 (Mex$ 1,247) | Mex$ 1,283 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$53,750 (Mex$ 536,247) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.81 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$71 (Mex$ 708) | Mex$ 460 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$17 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 75 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$25 (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 189 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$55 (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 548 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | BZ$10 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 70 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 48 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 54 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$2.67 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 27 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$2.65 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 126 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 161% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 161% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$41 (Mex$ 404) | Mex$ 378 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$38 (Mex$ 374) | Mex$ 137 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$100 (Mex$ 998) | Mex$ 1,230 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$98 (Mex$ 973) | Mex$ 742 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$16 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 103 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 55 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$5.94 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 44 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | BZ$1,100 (Mex$ 10,974) | Mex$ 10,278 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$3.00 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 1215% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$58 (Mex$ 582) | Mex$ 724 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 52 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,363 prices entered by 1,195 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 57% more expensive than in Mexico
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