Cost of living in Belize compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$47 (9,772 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$14 (2,965 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$50 (10,216 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 707% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.37 (899 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (809 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (566 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$8 (1,646 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (824 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (721 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (1,046 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (10,297 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.03 (1,036 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (824 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,500 (309,001 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,328 (273,561 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (24,714 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (435,437 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (123,570 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (20,595 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$76 (15,594 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (222,640 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (68,897 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (2,471 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (1,287 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (16,828 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (26,107 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (50,729 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$75 (15,446 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (8,792,339 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$3.04 (625 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,326 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (6,075 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 1056% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$10 (2,059 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (20,595 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (5,557 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 329% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (1,200 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (2,608 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (309 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (360 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (3,089 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 124% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (16,339 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (6,178 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (14,810 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (25,796 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (2,614 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (1,788 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (1,481 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (195,652 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (206 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 736% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (27,406 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (1,854 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 270% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 295 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria
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