Cost of living in Belize compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$14 (₨1,120) | ₨577 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$13 (₨1,018) | ₨658 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$9 (₨737) | ₨249 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.65 (₨296) | ₨108 | + 173% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$4.36 (₨353) | ₨120 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$6 (₨494) | ₨96 | + 415% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$11 (₨888) | ₨526 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$12 (₨1,009) | ₨176 | + 474% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$8 (₨681) | ₨44 | + 1437% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$4.59 (₨372) | ₨344 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$31 (₨2,510) | ₨1,632 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.92 (₨480) | ₨126 | + 280% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$3.14 (₨254) | ₨57 | + 345% | |
| Housing | + 193% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 193% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$2,501 (₨202,826) | ₨60,758 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,419 (₨115,082) | ₨35,785 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$699 (₨56,677) | ₨9,753 | + 481% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,402 (₨113,712) | ₨53,937 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$647 (₨52,443) | ₨30,998 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$367 (₨29,753) | ₨7,631 | + 290% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$85 (₨6,873) | ₨2,510 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (₨87,687) | ₨40,341 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (₨27,135) | ₨12,473 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$27 (₨2,156) | ₨609 | + 254% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$10 (₨811) | ₨649 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 164% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (₨6,628) | ₨2,518 | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (₨10,282) | ₨3,757 | + 174% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (₨19,980) | ₨6,430 | + 211% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$66 (₨5,368) | ₨5,127 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 212% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 212% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (₨3,462,872) | ₨2,319,940 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$3.21 (₨260) | ₨115 | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$180 (₨14,573) | ₨2,310 | + 531% | |
| Personal Care | + 209% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 209% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (₨2,393) | ₨235 | + 917% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$22 (₨1,802) | ₨426 | + 323% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$54 (₨4,351) | ₨1,378 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (₨2,189) | ₨435 | + 403% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 (₨614) | ₨332 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (₨1,027) | ₨311 | + 231% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$5.08 (₨412) | ₨207 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$5.16 (₨419) | ₨138 | + 204% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 (₨1,007) | ₨434 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 173% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 173% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (₨6,435) | ₨1,566 | + 311% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (₨2,433) | ₨1,256 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (₨5,833) | ₨3,430 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (₨10,160) | ₨3,673 | + 177% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (₨1,030) | ₨792 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (₨704) | ₨348 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (₨555) | ₨463 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,808 (₨146,658) | ₨46,753 | + 214% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.24 (₨20) | ₨4.30 | + 356% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (₨10,794) | ₨4,335 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$8 (₨684) | ₨215 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 186% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,113 prices entered by 477 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in Belize is 186% more expensive than in Pakistan
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