Cost of living in Belize compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 128% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$12 (9,603 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$12 (9,603 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$6.00 (4,802 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.00 (3,201 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$5.96 (4,772 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$3.33 (2,668 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$4.00 (3,201 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$12 (9,603 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$10 (8,003 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$4.00 (3,201 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$22 (17,606 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.48 (4,384 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 304% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$5.00 (4,001 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 2,222,680 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 1,328,290 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$300 (240,084 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,800 (1,440,504 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$400 (320,112 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$250 (200,070 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$60 (48,017 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$800 (640,224 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$600 (480,168 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 280% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$15 (12,004 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 447% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 287% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 287% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$150 (120,042 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 605% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$50 (40,014 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$200 (160,056 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 248% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$200 (160,056 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$10 (8,003 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 674% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 34,491 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 214% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 214% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$25 (20,007 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 395% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$15 (12,004 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 579% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$40 (32,011 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (21,594 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 383% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$10 (7,993 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 357% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (10,134 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$2.50 (2,001 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$7 (5,594 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 318% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$20 (16,006 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 341% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$30 (24,008 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (24,008 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$25 (20,007 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$4.00 (3,201 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (6,402 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$2.50 (2,001 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$60 (48,017 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$10 (8,003 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 220% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 278 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria
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