Cost of living in Belize compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$65 (12,293 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 493% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$20 (3,783 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$2.39 (452 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$5.50 (1,040 ₦) | 752 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.90 (737 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (520 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$5.00 (946 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (757 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (662 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$4.31 (816 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$31 (5,853 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$3.21 (607 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (757 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,266 (239,378 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,200 (226,951 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (22,695 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (399,866 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (113,475 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (18,913 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$70 (13,239 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (204,452 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (63,269 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (2,270 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$10 (1,891 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 103% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (15,453 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (23,974 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (46,585 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$66 (12,517 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 177% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 177% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (8,074,089 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$10 (1,891 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 1210% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$180 (33,979 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (5,579 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$22 (4,201 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$54 (10,144 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (5,103 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 286% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$4.38 (827 ₦) | 902 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (2,395 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (284 ₦) | 354 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (331 ₦) | 520 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (2,837 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (15,004 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (5,674 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (13,600 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (23,688 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (2,401 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (1,642 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (1,360 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$900 (170,213 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.24 (46 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (25,167 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$8 (1,594 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 747 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria
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