Cost of living in Belize compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$14 (2,488 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$13 (2,263 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$9 (1,639 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.65 (659 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$4.36 (785 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$6 (1,097 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$11 (1,973 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$12 (2,243 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$8 (1,513 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$4.59 (828 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$31 (5,578 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.92 (1,066 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$3.14 (565 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$2,501 (450,724 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,419 (255,738 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$699 (125,950 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 500% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,402 (252,694 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$647 (116,540 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$367 (66,117 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 441% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$85 (15,274 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (194,860 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$274 (49,361 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$27 (4,791 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 327% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$10 (1,803 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (14,728 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (22,850 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (44,399 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$100 (18,025 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 164% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$38,483 (6,936,721 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 287% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$3.14 (567 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 284% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$242 (43,702 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (5,317 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 449% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$22 (4,004 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$54 (9,668 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (4,864 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 (1,365 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (2,282 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$5.08 (916 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$5.16 (931 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 (2,237 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (14,300 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (5,408 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (12,962 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (22,577 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (2,288 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (1,565 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (1,232 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,808 (325,907 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 377% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.40 (71 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (23,986 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$8 (1,520 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 228% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,199 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria
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