Cost of living in Belize compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$27 (6,111 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$14 (3,290 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$50 (11,337 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 657% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.37 (998 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (898 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (628 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$8 (1,827 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (914 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (800 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (1,160 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (11,427 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 239% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.00 (1,143 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (914 ₦) | 568 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 40% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,500 (342,899 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,328 (303,571 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (27,425 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (483,206 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (137,126 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (22,854 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 17,872 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (247,064 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$240 (54,850 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (2,743 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (1,428 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (18,674 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (28,971 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (56,294 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$75 (17,141 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (9,756,893 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$7 (1,504 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 488% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 19,283 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 97% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (6,741 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 1662% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$30 (6,856 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 321% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (22,854 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (6,167 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (1,331 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (2,894 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (343 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (400 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$20 (4,571 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Belize | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (18,131 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (6,856 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (16,435 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (28,625 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (2,901 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (1,984 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$5.00 (1,143 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (217,116 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (229 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 862% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (30,412 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (2,057 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 297% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 329 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria
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