- Cost of Living
- Belize
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belize compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$11 (1,975 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BZ$10 (1,842 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$5.44 (979 ₦) | 988 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$2.09 (377 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.63 (654 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$7 (1,304 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$4.69 (844 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$5.16 (930 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.72 (670 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$7 (1,261 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 270% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$29 (5,232 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BZ$8 (1,351 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 266% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.61 (470 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,672 (301,101 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BZ$933 (167,994 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$285 (51,354 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,303 (234,691 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BZ$723 (130,125 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BZ$150 (27,013 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BZ$81 (14,577 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BZ$1,025 (184,586 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$225 (40,519 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$14 (2,491 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$5.00 (900 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BZ$61 (10,940 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BZ$123 (22,210 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$200 (36,017 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$125 (22,511 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$53,750 (9,679,525 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.81 (507 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 228% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$71 (12,786 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$17 (3,121 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$25 (4,502 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$55 (9,905 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | BZ$10 (1,801 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 (1,463 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (2,298 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$2.67 (480 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$2.65 (478 ₦) | 487 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (2,701 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 155% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$41 (7,297 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$38 (6,753 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$100 (18,008 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$98 (17,558 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$16 (2,821 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (1,451 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$5.94 (1,069 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | BZ$1,100 (198,093 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$3.00 (540 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 1144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$58 (10,505 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (1,561 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 232% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,531 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria
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