Cost of Living Comparison Between Belize and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 86.9% higher than in Belize (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 161.7% higher than in Belize | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 528.2% higher than in Belize | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 55.8% higher than in Belize | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 47.2% higher than in Belize | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 35.5% higher than in Belize | |
Restaurants | Belize Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
8.94 $ (12.03 S$) |
10.40 $ (14.00 S$) |
+16.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
30.00 $ (40.37 S$) |
74.31 $ (100.00 S$) |
+147.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
7.71 $ (10.38 S$) |
7.43 $ (10.00 S$) |
-3.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
2.50 $ (3.36 S$) |
8.92 $ (12.00 S$) |
+256.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.00 $ (5.38 S$) |
8.17 $ (11.00 S$) |
+104.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
3.66 $ (4.93 S$) |
4.65 $ (6.25 S$) |
+26.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.26 $ (1.69 S$) |
1.71 $ (2.29 S$) |
+35.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.19 $ (1.61 S$) |
1.22 $ (1.64 S$) |
+1.7 % |
Markets | Belize Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.95 $ (14.73 S$) |
10.64 $ (14.32 S$) |
-2.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.29 $ (1.74 S$) |
2.00 $ (2.69 S$) |
+54.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.10 $ (1.48 S$) |
1.24 $ (1.67 S$) |
+12.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.48 $ (3.34 S$) |
3.22 $ (4.33 S$) |
+29.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.29 $ (5.77 S$) |
7.79 $ (10.49 S$) |
+81.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.75 $ (3.70 S$) |
4.73 $ (6.36 S$) |
+71.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.19 $ (4.29 S$) |
9.20 $ (12.37 S$) |
+188.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.98 $ (4.01 S$) |
1.97 $ (2.66 S$) |
-33.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.54 $ (0.72 S$) |
1.34 $ (1.80 S$) |
+148.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.74 $ (0.99 S$) |
1.90 $ (2.55 S$) |
+157.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.56 $ (2.09 S$) |
1.27 $ (1.71 S$) |
-18.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.28 $ (1.73 S$) |
1.07 $ (1.44 S$) |
-16.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.15 $ (1.55 S$) |
0.98 $ (1.33 S$) |
-14.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.90 $ (3.90 S$) |
1.77 $ (2.38 S$) |
-39.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.19 $ (1.60 S$) |
1.51 $ (2.03 S$) |
+26.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
16.22 $ (21.82 S$) |
22.29 $ (30.00 S$) |
+37.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.01 $ (2.71 S$) |
4.08 $ (5.49 S$) |
+102.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.74 $ (3.69 S$) |
5.15 $ (6.93 S$) |
+87.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
5.00 $ (6.73 S$) |
12.56 $ (16.90 S$) |
+151.2 % |
Transportation | Belize Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.75 $ (2.35 S$) |
1.49 $ (2.00 S$) |
-15.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
21.20 $ (28.54 S$) |
89.17 $ (120.00 S$) |
+320.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.48 $ (4.68 S$) |
3.42 $ (4.60 S$) |
-1.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.39 $ (8.60 S$) |
1.20 $ (1.61 S$) |
-81.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
9.95 $ (13.39 S$) |
15.53 $ (20.90 S$) |
+56.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.98 $ (9.40 S$) |
8.07 $ (10.86 S$) |
+15.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
10,528.06 $ (14,167.61 S$) |
133,759.38 $ (180,000.00 S$) |
+1,170.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
21,029.12 $ (28,298.89 S$) |
118,628.82 $ (159,638.80 S$) |
+464.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belize Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
114.26 $ (153.75 S$) |
158.18 $ (212.87 S$) |
+38.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
49.69 $ (66.86 S$) |
17.79 $ (23.94 S$) |
-64.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
61.56 $ (82.84 S$) |
35.71 $ (48.06 S$) |
-42.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belize Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
36.37 $ (48.95 S$) |
107.18 $ (144.24 S$) |
+194.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
7.00 $ (9.42 S$) |
11.71 $ (15.76 S$) |
+67.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
11.71 $ (15.76 S$) |
11.15 $ (15.00 S$) |
-4.8 % |
Childcare | Belize Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
100.00 $ (134.57 S$) |
1,136.01 $ (1,528.74 S$) |
+1,036.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,000.00 $ (1,345.70 S$) |
27,297.77 $ (36,734.62 S$) |
+2,629.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belize Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
37.98 $ (51.11 S$) |
76.27 $ (102.64 S$) |
+100.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
35.56 $ (47.86 S$) |
42.35 $ (57.00 S$) |
+19.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
85.70 $ (115.33 S$) |
100.89 $ (135.77 S$) |
+17.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
88.91 $ (119.65 S$) |
114.22 $ (153.70 S$) |
+28.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Belize Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
458.39 $ (616.85 S$) |
2,991.48 $ (4,025.64 S$) |
+552.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
384.28 $ (517.12 S$) |
2,137.41 $ (2,876.32 S$) |
+456.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
784.01 $ (1,055.04 S$) |
5,819.59 $ (7,831.43 S$) |
+642.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
683.21 $ (919.39 S$) |
3,561.96 $ (4,793.33 S$) |
+421.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belize Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
134.29 $ (180.71 S$) |
2,043.97 $ (2,750.57 S$) |
+1,422.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
128.50 $ (172.92 S$) |
1,334.00 $ (1,795.16 S$) |
+938.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belize Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,063.91 $ (1,431.71 S$) |
3,770.83 $ (5,074.41 S$) |
+254.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.50 | 3.24 | -74.1 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
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