Cost of living in Belize compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 105% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$14 (руб 481) | руб 407 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$13 (руб 437) | руб 265 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$9 (руб 316) | руб 147 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$3.65 (руб 127) | руб 67 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$4.36 (руб 152) | руб 88 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$6 (руб 212) | руб 147 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$11 (руб 381) | руб 324 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$12 (руб 433) | руб 98 | + 344% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$8 (руб 292) | руб 34 | + 751% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$4.59 (руб 160) | руб 64 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$31 (руб 1,077) | руб 591 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.92 (руб 206) | руб 102 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$3.14 (руб 109) | руб 32 | + 241% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 66% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$2,501 (руб 87,055) | руб 71,169 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,419 (руб 49,394) | руб 39,385 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$699 (руб 24,326) | руб 6,163 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$1,402 (руб 48,806) | руб 40,928 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$647 (руб 22,509) | руб 24,350 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$367 (руб 12,770) | руб 4,247 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | BZ$85 (руб 2,950) | руб 417 | + 607% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (руб 37,636) | руб 26,540 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$335 (руб 11,647) | руб 6,255 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$27 (руб 925) | руб 462 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$10 (руб 348) | руб 628 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (руб 2,845) | руб 5,495 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (руб 4,413) | руб 2,544 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (руб 8,575) | руб 5,941 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$66 (руб 2,304) | руб 6,606 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 123% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (руб 1,486,294) | руб 1,358,270 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$3.21 (руб 112) | руб 46 | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | BZ$180 (руб 6,255) | руб 1,874 | + 234% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 77% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (руб 1,027) | руб 449 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$22 (руб 773) | руб 578 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$54 (руб 1,867) | руб 1,374 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (руб 939) | руб 313 | + 200% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$8 (руб 264) | руб 167 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (руб 441) | руб 227 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$5.08 (руб 177) | руб 82 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$5.16 (руб 180) | руб 99 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$12 (руб 432) | руб 570 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 54% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (руб 2,762) | руб 1,511 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (руб 1,044) | руб 597 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (руб 2,504) | руб 5,681 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (руб 4,361) | руб 3,689 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (руб 442) | руб 394 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (руб 302) | руб 200 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$7 (руб 238) | руб 215 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$1,808 (руб 62,947) | руб 31,375 | + 101% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$0.24 (руб 8) | руб 2.24 | + 276% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (руб 4,633) | руб 3,654 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$8 (руб 294) | руб 155 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,880 prices entered by 498 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 79% more expensive than in Russia
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