Cost of Living Comparison Between Belize and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 40.4% higher than in Belize (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 62.2% higher than in Belize | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 169.2% higher than in Belize | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 67.3% higher than in Belize | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 38.4% higher than in Belize | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 100.7% higher than in Belize | |
Restaurants | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
8.94 $ (14.31 A$) |
15.62 $ (25.00 A$) |
+74.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
30.00 $ (48.01 A$) |
74.98 $ (120.00 A$) |
+149.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
7.71 $ (12.34 A$) |
9.37 $ (15.00 A$) |
+21.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
2.50 $ (4.00 A$) |
6.25 $ (10.00 A$) |
+149.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.00 $ (6.40 A$) |
6.87 $ (11.00 A$) |
+71.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
3.66 $ (5.86 A$) |
3.34 $ (5.35 A$) |
-8.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.26 $ (2.01 A$) |
2.53 $ (4.05 A$) |
+101.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.19 $ (1.91 A$) |
2.08 $ (3.33 A$) |
+74.0 % |
Markets | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.95 $ (17.52 A$) |
5.58 $ (8.93 A$) |
-49.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.29 $ (2.07 A$) |
2.13 $ (3.41 A$) |
+65.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.10 $ (1.76 A$) |
0.90 $ (1.45 A$) |
-17.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.48 $ (3.97 A$) |
4.09 $ (6.55 A$) |
+64.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.29 $ (6.87 A$) |
3.88 $ (6.21 A$) |
-9.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.75 $ (4.40 A$) |
3.68 $ (5.89 A$) |
+33.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.19 $ (5.10 A$) |
6.02 $ (9.64 A$) |
+89.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.98 $ (4.77 A$) |
1.39 $ (2.22 A$) |
-53.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.54 $ (0.86 A$) |
1.19 $ (1.91 A$) |
+122.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.74 $ (1.18 A$) |
1.26 $ (2.02 A$) |
+71.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.56 $ (2.49 A$) |
1.86 $ (2.98 A$) |
+19.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.28 $ (2.05 A$) |
1.06 $ (1.70 A$) |
-17.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.15 $ (1.85 A$) |
0.93 $ (1.49 A$) |
-19.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.90 $ (4.64 A$) |
2.10 $ (3.36 A$) |
-27.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.19 $ (1.91 A$) |
1.44 $ (2.30 A$) |
+20.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
16.22 $ (25.96 A$) |
12.50 $ (20.00 A$) |
-22.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.01 $ (3.22 A$) |
4.29 $ (6.86 A$) |
+112.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.74 $ (4.39 A$) |
4.73 $ (7.57 A$) |
+72.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
5.00 $ (8.00 A$) |
29.99 $ (48.00 A$) |
+499.8 % |
Transportation | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.75 $ (2.80 A$) |
2.81 $ (4.50 A$) |
+60.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
21.20 $ (33.94 A$) |
93.73 $ (150.00 A$) |
+342.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.48 $ (5.57 A$) |
3.75 $ (6.00 A$) |
+7.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.39 $ (10.23 A$) |
2.72 $ (4.35 A$) |
-57.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
9.95 $ (15.93 A$) |
36.24 $ (58.00 A$) |
+264.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.98 $ (11.18 A$) |
4.34 $ (6.94 A$) |
-37.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
10,528.06 $ (16,849.23 A$) |
27,757.23 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
+163.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
21,029.12 $ (33,655.26 A$) |
21,808.42 $ (34,902.46 A$) |
+3.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
114.26 $ (182.86 A$) |
168.01 $ (268.88 A$) |
+47.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
49.69 $ (79.52 A$) |
25.58 $ (40.94 A$) |
-48.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
61.56 $ (98.52 A$) |
50.84 $ (81.36 A$) |
-17.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
36.37 $ (58.21 A$) |
45.56 $ (72.92 A$) |
+25.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
7.00 $ (11.20 A$) |
15.97 $ (25.55 A$) |
+128.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
11.71 $ (18.74 A$) |
13.75 $ (22.00 A$) |
+17.4 % |
Childcare | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
100.00 $ (160.04 A$) |
1,519.37 $ (2,431.61 A$) |
+1,419.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,000.00 $ (1,600.41 A$) |
12,269.91 $ (19,636.91 A$) |
+1,127.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
37.98 $ (60.79 A$) |
69.20 $ (110.74 A$) |
+82.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
35.56 $ (56.92 A$) |
49.26 $ (78.83 A$) |
+38.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
85.70 $ (137.16 A$) |
98.16 $ (157.10 A$) |
+14.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
88.91 $ (142.30 A$) |
105.86 $ (169.42 A$) |
+19.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
458.39 $ (733.61 A$) |
1,321.01 $ (2,114.17 A$) |
+188.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
384.28 $ (615.00 A$) |
1,049.72 $ (1,679.98 A$) |
+173.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
784.01 $ (1,254.74 A$) |
2,213.18 $ (3,542.00 A$) |
+182.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
683.21 $ (1,093.41 A$) |
1,649.89 $ (2,640.51 A$) |
+141.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
134.29 $ (214.92 A$) |
592.11 $ (947.62 A$) |
+340.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
128.50 $ (205.65 A$) |
440.63 $ (705.18 A$) |
+242.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belize Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,063.91 $ (1,702.70 A$) |
3,464.14 $ (5,544.05 A$) |
+225.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.50 | 6.37 | -49.1 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
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