Cost of living in Belize compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 180% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 180% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$46 (₨3,531) | ₨441 | + 701% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$15 (₨1,168) | ₨682 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$2.39 (₨182) | ₨269 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$5.50 (₨418) | ₨115 | + 265% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (₨299) | ₨152 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (₨209) | ₨86 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$5.00 (₨380) | ₨730 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (₨304) | ₨149 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (₨266) | ₨53 | + 407% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (₨386) | ₨304 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (₨3,802) | ₨1,613 | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.03 (₨383) | ₨130 | + 194% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (₨304) | ₨81 | + 278% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,266 (₨96,256) | ₨68,178 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,200 (₨91,259) | ₨38,848 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (₨9,126) | ₨11,046 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (₨160,790) | ₨53,451 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (₨45,630) | ₨33,101 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (₨7,605) | ₨9,791 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$70 (₨5,323) | ₨2,408 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (₨82,212) | ₨45,353 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (₨25,441) | ₨22,152 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (₨913) | ₨767 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (₨475) | ₨518 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (₨6,214) | ₨3,232 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (₨9,640) | ₨5,463 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (₨18,732) | ₨9,871 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$66 (₨5,033) | ₨6,396 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 178% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 178% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (₨3,246,675) | ₨2,677,660 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$2.91 (₨221) | ₨106 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$180 (₨13,663) | ₨2,392 | + 471% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (₨2,243) | ₨250 | + 796% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$10 (₨760) | ₨778 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (₨7,605) | ₨1,865 | + 308% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (₨2,052) | ₨577 | + 256% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (₨443) | ₨370 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (₨963) | ₨526 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (₨114) | ₨185 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (₨133) | ₨156 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$15 (₨1,141) | ₨515 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (₨6,033) | ₨2,013 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (₨2,281) | ₨1,512 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (₨5,469) | ₨2,928 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (₨9,525) | ₨3,842 | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (₨965) | ₨1,548 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (₨660) | ₨492 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (₨547) | ₨444 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (₨72,247) | ₨75,858 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.24 (₨18) | ₨41 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (₨10,120) | ₨3,909 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$8 (₨641) | ₨282 | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,535 prices entered by 426 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan
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