Cost of living in Belize compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 147% | |||
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Food in Belize is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Belize | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$12 (₨1,696) | ₨916 | + 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$12 (₨1,696) | ₨1,082 | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$6.00 (₨848) | ₨533 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.00 (₨565) | ₨232 | + 144% | |
12 eggs, large | BZ$5.96 (₨843) | ₨323 | + 161% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$3.33 (₨471) | ₨165 | + 185% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$4.00 (₨565) | ₨836 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$12 (₨1,696) | ₨279 | + 509% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$10 (₨1,413) | ₨114 | + 1138% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$4.00 (₨565) | ₨391 | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$22 (₨3,109) | ₨2,624 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.48 (₨774) | ₨209 | + 271% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$5.00 (₨707) | ₨144 | + 391% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Belize is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Belize | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨137,741 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨58,708 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$300 (₨42,397) | ₨21,580 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,800 (₨254,384) | ₨79,067 | + 222% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$400 (₨56,530) | ₨35,699 | + 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$250 (₨35,331) | ₨17,044 | + 107% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$60 (₨8,479) | ₨2,308 | + 267% | |
40” flat screen tv | BZ$800 (₨113,060) | ₨58,431 | + 93% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$600 (₨84,795) | ₨29,384 | + 189% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$15 (₨2,120) | ₨1,281 | + 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨625 | - | |
Clothes | + 70% | |||
Clothes in Belize is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Belize | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$150 (₨21,199) | ₨4,832 | + 339% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$50 (₨7,066) | ₨9,004 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$200 (₨28,265) | ₨13,089 | + 116% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$200 (₨28,265) | ₨13,255 | + 113% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in Belize is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Belize | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,800,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$10 (₨1,413) | ₨272 | + 420% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,030 | - | |
Personal Care | + 172% | |||
Personal Care in Belize is 172% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Belize | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$25 (₨3,533) | ₨230 | + 1439% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$15 (₨2,120) | ₨838 | + 153% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$40 (₨5,653) | ₨3,307 | + 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (₨3,813) | ₨1,222 | + 212% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$10 (₨1,411) | ₨649 | + 117% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (₨1,790) | ₨557 | + 221% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$2.50 (₨353) | ₨396 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | BZ$7 (₨988) | ₨217 | + 354% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$20 (₨2,826) | ₨495 | + 471% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Belize is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
Belize | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$30 (₨4,240) | ₨3,859 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (₨4,240) | ₨1,827 | + 132% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$25 (₨3,533) | ₨8,435 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$4.00 (₨565) | ₨2,877 | - 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$8 (₨1,131) | ₨566 | + 100% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$2.50 (₨353) | ₨979 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$60 (₨8,479) | ₨5,226 | + 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$10 (₨1,413) | ₨637 | + 122% | |
TOTAL | + 59% |

These prices were last updated on July 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan
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