Cost of living in Belize compared to Mexico
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Belize is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$20 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 309 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$15 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 170 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$8 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 71 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.31 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 28 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | BZ$8 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 49 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$5.87 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 35 | + 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$10 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 86 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.97 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 48 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$2.53 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 35 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$3.73 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 29 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$24 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 259 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.65 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 39 | + 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.30 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 27 | - 15% | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Belize is 70% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$3,000 (Mex$ 30,561) | Mex$ 23,019 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,800 (Mex$ 18,337) | Mex$ 12,117 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$508 (Mex$ 5,178) | Mex$ 1,246 | + 315% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,800 (Mex$ 18,337) | Mex$ 14,852 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$1,200 (Mex$ 12,224) | Mex$ 7,445 | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$350 (Mex$ 3,565) | Mex$ 924 | + 286% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$76 (Mex$ 770) | Mex$ 416 | + 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | BZ$853 (Mex$ 8,692) | Mex$ 5,863 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$376 (Mex$ 3,832) | Mex$ 2,441 | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$20 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 121 | + 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$50 (Mex$ 509) | Mex$ 126 | + 305% | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Belize is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$65 (Mex$ 662) | Mex$ 961 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (Mex$ 1,291) | Mex$ 751 | + 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$299 (Mex$ 3,046) | Mex$ 1,649 | + 85% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$149 (Mex$ 1,518) | Mex$ 1,372 | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Belize is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (Mex$ 434,902) | Mex$ 389,276 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$4.66 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 24 | + 98% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 593 | - | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Belize is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 100 | + 200% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$30 (Mex$ 306) | Mex$ 274 | + 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (Mex$ 1,019) | Mex$ 716 | + 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 81 | + 238% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$10 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 66 | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 79 | + 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$2.50 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 38 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | BZ$7 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 42 | + 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$20 (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 293 | - 30% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Belize is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (Mex$ 808) | Mex$ 422 | + 91% | |
2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (Mex$ 306) | Mex$ 174 | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 878 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (Mex$ 1,276) | Mex$ 943 | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 198 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 91 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$5.00 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 58 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,500 (Mex$ 15,281) | Mex$ 11,540 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.37 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$120 (Mex$ 1,222) | Mex$ 996 | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 79 | + 17% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 32% more expensive than in Mexico
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