Cost of living in Belize compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 54% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$14 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 153 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$13 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 106 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$9 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 58 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.65 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$4.36 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 32 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$6 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 22 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$11 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 67 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$12 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 40 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$8 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 23 | + 233% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$4.59 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 21 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$31 (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 215 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.92 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 28 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$3.14 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 65% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$2,501 (Mex$ 23,301) | Mex$ 18,981 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,419 (Mex$ 13,221) | Mex$ 8,885 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$699 (Mex$ 6,511) | Mex$ 1,269 | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,402 (Mex$ 13,063) | Mex$ 10,676 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$647 (Mex$ 6,025) | Mex$ 5,857 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$367 (Mex$ 3,418) | Mex$ 937 | + 265% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$85 (Mex$ 790) | Mex$ 387 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (Mex$ 10,074) | Mex$ 7,514 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$274 (Mex$ 2,552) | Mex$ 1,954 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$27 (Mex$ 248) | Mex$ 100 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$10 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 88 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (Mex$ 761) | Mex$ 853 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (Mex$ 1,181) | Mex$ 636 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (Mex$ 2,295) | Mex$ 1,507 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$211 (Mex$ 1,966) | Mex$ 1,213 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 163% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 163% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$43,690 (Mex$ 407,119) | Mex$ 326,745 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$3.14 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$242 (Mex$ 2,259) | Mex$ 496 | + 356% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 55% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 78 | + 251% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$22 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 228 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$54 (Mex$ 500) | Mex$ 552 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 68 | + 271% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 49 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 58 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$5.08 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 30 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$5.16 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 30 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 175 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 71% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (Mex$ 739) | Mex$ 348 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 140 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (Mex$ 670) | Mex$ 942 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (Mex$ 1,167) | Mex$ 663 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 110 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 59 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 41 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,808 (Mex$ 16,848) | Mex$ 9,897 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.40 (Mex$ 3.68) | Mex$ 1.57 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (Mex$ 1,240) | Mex$ 848 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$8 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 55 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,820 prices entered by 1,416 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 85% more expensive than in Mexico
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