Cost of Living Comparison Between Belize and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 36.1% higher than in Belize (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 58.7% higher than in Belize | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 168.3% higher than in Belize | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 67.6% higher than in Belize | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 32.6% higher than in Belize | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 62.0% higher than in Belize | |
Restaurants | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
8.47 $ (12.13 C$) |
17.46 $ (25.00 C$) |
+106.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
33.50 $ (47.97 C$) |
69.84 $ (100.00 C$) |
+108.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
7.71 $ (11.04 C$) |
10.48 $ (15.00 C$) |
+35.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
2.50 $ (3.58 C$) |
5.59 $ (8.00 C$) |
+123.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.00 $ (5.73 C$) |
5.59 $ (8.00 C$) |
+39.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
3.66 $ (5.24 C$) |
3.63 $ (5.19 C$) |
-1.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.26 $ (1.80 C$) |
2.02 $ (2.89 C$) |
+60.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.15 $ (1.65 C$) |
1.63 $ (2.33 C$) |
+41.2 % |
Markets | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.95 $ (15.67 C$) |
8.11 $ (11.61 C$) |
-25.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.31 $ (1.87 C$) |
2.34 $ (3.36 C$) |
+79.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.15 $ (1.64 C$) |
1.60 $ (2.30 C$) |
+39.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.55 $ (3.64 C$) |
3.37 $ (4.83 C$) |
+32.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.57 $ (6.54 C$) |
4.94 $ (7.08 C$) |
+8.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.75 $ (3.94 C$) |
5.32 $ (7.61 C$) |
+93.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.19 $ (4.56 C$) |
6.50 $ (9.30 C$) |
+104.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.98 $ (4.27 C$) |
1.82 $ (2.61 C$) |
-38.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.54 $ (0.77 C$) |
0.63 $ (0.90 C$) |
+16.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.74 $ (1.05 C$) |
1.68 $ (2.40 C$) |
+127.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.36 $ (1.95 C$) |
1.81 $ (2.60 C$) |
+33.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.34 $ (1.92 C$) |
1.16 $ (1.67 C$) |
-13.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.15 $ (1.65 C$) |
1.17 $ (1.67 C$) |
+0.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.71 $ (3.88 C$) |
2.46 $ (3.53 C$) |
-9.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.19 $ (1.71 C$) |
1.74 $ (2.49 C$) |
+45.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
16.22 $ (23.22 C$) |
12.57 $ (18.00 C$) |
-22.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.01 $ (2.88 C$) |
2.86 $ (4.10 C$) |
+42.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.74 $ (3.93 C$) |
3.18 $ (4.55 C$) |
+15.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
4.75 $ (6.80 C$) |
13.97 $ (20.00 C$) |
+194.1 % |
Transportation | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.75 $ (2.51 C$) |
2.44 $ (3.50 C$) |
+39.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
21.20 $ (30.36 C$) |
73.33 $ (105.00 C$) |
+245.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.48 $ (4.98 C$) |
3.18 $ (4.55 C$) |
-8.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.39 $ (9.16 C$) |
2.45 $ (3.51 C$) |
-61.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
9.95 $ (14.25 C$) |
27.19 $ (38.93 C$) |
+173.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.98 $ (10.00 C$) |
4.25 $ (6.08 C$) |
-39.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
10,528.06 $ (15,074.08 C$) |
23,730.97 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
+125.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
21,029.12 $ (30,109.49 C$) |
19,589.40 $ (28,048.10 C$) |
-6.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
114.26 $ (163.59 C$) |
144.31 $ (206.62 C$) |
+26.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
49.69 $ (71.14 C$) |
43.75 $ (62.65 C$) |
-11.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
61.56 $ (88.14 C$) |
59.19 $ (84.75 C$) |
-3.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
36.37 $ (52.08 C$) |
41.18 $ (58.96 C$) |
+13.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
7.00 $ (10.02 C$) |
16.76 $ (24.00 C$) |
+139.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
11.71 $ (16.77 C$) |
10.83 $ (15.50 C$) |
-7.6 % |
Childcare | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
100.00 $ (143.18 C$) |
778.04 $ (1,114.00 C$) |
+678.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,000.00 $ (1,431.80 C$) |
11,586.16 $ (16,589.07 C$) |
+1,058.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
37.98 $ (54.38 C$) |
53.71 $ (76.90 C$) |
+41.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
35.56 $ (50.92 C$) |
39.64 $ (56.76 C$) |
+11.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
85.70 $ (122.71 C$) |
84.72 $ (121.31 C$) |
-1.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
88.91 $ (127.30 C$) |
103.13 $ (147.66 C$) |
+16.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
486.86 $ (697.08 C$) |
1,285.37 $ (1,840.40 C$) |
+164.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
384.28 $ (550.21 C$) |
1,147.00 $ (1,642.27 C$) |
+198.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
784.01 $ (1,122.55 C$) |
2,059.92 $ (2,949.40 C$) |
+162.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
683.21 $ (978.22 C$) |
1,780.62 $ (2,549.50 C$) |
+160.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
134.29 $ (192.28 C$) |
603.66 $ (864.32 C$) |
+349.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
128.50 $ (183.98 C$) |
425.17 $ (608.76 C$) |
+230.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belize Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,063.91 $ (1,523.31 C$) |
2,736.58 $ (3,918.23 C$) |
+157.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.50 | 6.61 | -47.1 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 25 | 3752 |
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