Cost of living in Belize compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 392% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 392% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belize | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$47 (₨4,545) | ₨520 | + 774% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$14 (₨1,379) | ₨735 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$50 (₨4,752) | ₨215 | + 2110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.37 (₨418) | ₨118 | + 255% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (₨376) | ₨171 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (₨263) | ₨102 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$8 (₨766) | ₨658 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (₨383) | ₨191 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (₨335) | ₨49 | + 587% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (₨486) | ₨220 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (₨4,790) | ₨2,141 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.03 (₨482) | ₨173 | + 178% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (₨383) | ₨75 | + 408% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 137% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belize | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,500 (₨143,726) | ₨62,047 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,328 (₨127,242) | ₨41,741 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (₨11,495) | ₨12,734 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (₨202,536) | ₨51,003 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (₨57,476) | ₨40,597 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (₨9,579) | ₨10,342 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$76 (₨7,253) | ₨2,215 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (₨103,557) | ₨48,051 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (₨32,046) | ₨18,356 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (₨1,150) | ₨851 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (₨599) | ₨804 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belize | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (₨7,827) | ₨3,685 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (₨12,143) | ₨7,400 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (₨23,596) | ₨17,451 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$75 (₨7,185) | ₨9,264 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Belize | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (₨4,089,605) | ₨5,127,630 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$3.04 (₨291) | ₨146 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,605 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belize | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (₨2,826) | ₨237 | + 1092% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$10 (₨958) | ₨572 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (₨9,579) | ₨1,768 | + 442% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (₨2,585) | ₨1,267 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (₨558) | ₨575 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (₨1,213) | ₨371 | + 227% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (₨144) | ₨352 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (₨168) | ₨116 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (₨1,437) | ₨681 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 238% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 238% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Belize | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (₨7,600) | ₨1,553 | + 389% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (₨2,874) | ₨1,186 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (₨6,889) | ₨2,403 | + 187% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (₨11,998) | ₨4,127 | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (₨1,216) | ₨356 | + 242% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (₨832) | ₨461 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (₨689) | ₨513 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (₨91,004) | ₨68,038 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (₨96) | ₨4.02 | + 2284% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (₨12,747) | ₨3,768 | + 238% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (₨862) | ₨249 | + 247% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 904 prices entered by 322 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Belize is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan
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