Cost of living in Belize compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 171% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belize is 171% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Belize | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | BZ$27 (руб 1,068) | руб 496 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | BZ$9 (руб 359) | руб 370 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | BZ$50 (руб 1,981) | руб 195 | + 914% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | BZ$4.37 (руб 174) | руб 85 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | BZ$3.93 (руб 157) | руб 119 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | BZ$2.75 (руб 110) | руб 197 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | BZ$8 (руб 319) | руб 431 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | BZ$4.00 (руб 160) | руб 111 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | BZ$3.50 (руб 140) | руб 50 | + 177% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | BZ$5.08 (руб 203) | руб 78 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | BZ$50 (руб 1,997) | руб 726 | + 175% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | BZ$5.00 (руб 200) | руб 148 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | BZ$4.00 (руб 160) | руб 45 | + 254% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Belize is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Belize | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | BZ$1,500 (руб 59,917) | руб 91,679 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | BZ$1,328 (руб 53,045) | руб 56,538 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | BZ$120 (руб 4,792) | руб 9,374 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | BZ$2,114 (руб 84,433) | руб 45,680 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | BZ$600 (руб 23,961) | руб 28,184 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | BZ$100 (руб 3,993) | руб 6,168 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 491 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | BZ$1,081 (руб 43,171) | руб 25,097 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | BZ$240 (руб 9,584) | руб 10,146 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | BZ$12 (руб 479) | руб 626 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | BZ$6 (руб 250) | руб 1,061 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Belize is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Belize | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | BZ$82 (руб 3,263) | руб 5,476 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | BZ$127 (руб 5,062) | руб 3,659 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | BZ$246 (руб 9,837) | руб 7,691 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | BZ$75 (руб 2,995) | руб 8,501 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Belize is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Belize | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | BZ$42,692 (руб 1,704,877) | руб 2,157,330 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | BZ$7 (руб 263) | руб 51 | + 418% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,318 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Belize is 47% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Belize | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | BZ$29 (руб 1,178) | руб 511 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | BZ$30 (руб 1,198) | руб 686 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | BZ$100 (руб 3,993) | руб 1,858 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | BZ$27 (руб 1,078) | руб 385 | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | BZ$5.83 (руб 233) | руб 259 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | BZ$13 (руб 506) | руб 285 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | BZ$1.50 (руб 60) | руб 115 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | BZ$1.75 (руб 70) | руб 154 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | BZ$20 (руб 799) | руб 842 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Belize is 59% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Belize | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | BZ$79 (руб 3,168) | руб 1,814 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | BZ$30 (руб 1,198) | руб 723 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | BZ$72 (руб 2,872) | руб 7,974 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | BZ$125 (руб 5,002) | руб 3,857 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | BZ$13 (руб 507) | руб 461 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | BZ$9 (руб 347) | руб 217 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | BZ$5.00 (руб 200) | руб 259 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | BZ$950 (руб 37,938) | руб 71,350 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | BZ$1.00 (руб 40) | руб 2.76 | + 1349% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | BZ$133 (руб 5,314) | руб 4,408 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | BZ$9 (руб 359) | руб 205 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,253 prices entered by 538 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belize is 49% more expensive than in Russia
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