Cost of living in Belize compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 57% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$47 (Mex$ 482) | Mex$ 240 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$14 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 132 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$2.39 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 60 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.37 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 22 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 36 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$8 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 69 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 44 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 26 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 25 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (Mex$ 508) | Mex$ 260 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.03 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 32 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 21 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 31% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,500 (Mex$ 15,238) | Mex$ 19,238 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,328 (Mex$ 13,490) | Mex$ 9,349 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (Mex$ 1,219) | Mex$ 1,057 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (Mex$ 21,473) | Mex$ 11,281 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (Mex$ 6,094) | Mex$ 6,118 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (Mex$ 1,016) | Mex$ 776 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$76 (Mex$ 769) | Mex$ 383 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (Mex$ 10,979) | Mex$ 6,893 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (Mex$ 3,398) | Mex$ 2,221 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 106 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 94 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (Mex$ 830) | Mex$ 853 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (Mex$ 1,287) | Mex$ 658 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (Mex$ 2,502) | Mex$ 1,506 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$75 (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 1,150 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (Mex$ 433,584) | Mex$ 341,317 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.86 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 548 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 85 | + 251% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$10 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 225 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (Mex$ 1,016) | Mex$ 577 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 80 | + 241% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 51 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 57 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 29 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 29 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 200 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 70% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Belize | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (Mex$ 806) | Mex$ 320 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 150 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 841 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (Mex$ 1,272) | Mex$ 722 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 144 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 76 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 43 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (Mex$ 9,648) | Mex$ 11,752 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 3.14 | + 224% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (Mex$ 1,351) | Mex$ 935 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$8 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 65 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,624 prices entered by 1,158 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 41% more expensive than in Mexico
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