- Cost of Living
- Belize
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belize compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$11 (1,958 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | BZ$11 (2,024 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$5.84 (1,055 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$2.08 (375 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.71 (669 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$7 (1,235 ₦) | 646 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$6 (1,146 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.90 (885 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$4.24 (765 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$6 (1,100 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$28 (5,062 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | BZ$7 (1,195 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 221% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$2.50 (452 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,454 (262,539 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | BZ$927 (167,386 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$284 (51,210 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | BZ$1,436 (259,459 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | BZ$730 (131,796 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | BZ$208 (37,543 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | BZ$93 (16,842 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | BZ$1,047 (189,146 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$223 (40,239 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$16 (2,918 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$7 (1,325 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | BZ$75 (13,547 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | BZ$65 (11,798 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$197 (35,549 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$100 (18,062 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$41,570 (7,508,560 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.95 (533 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$121 (21,839 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$13 (2,398 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$6.00 (1,084 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$54 (9,776 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | BZ$5.47 (988 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 (1,469 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$9 (1,637 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$3.13 (566 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$3.00 (542 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 (2,229 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 148% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$42 (7,676 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$33 (6,046 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (12,989 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$98 (17,611 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$11 (2,066 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$7 (1,272 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$4.56 (823 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | BZ$971 (175,462 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$3.11 (563 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 809% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$67 (12,016 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | BZ$7 (1,195 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,450 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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NGN
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Cost of living in Belize is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria
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