Summary of The Cost of Living in Belize, Belize
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Belize is $1,939.00 including rent, or $1,239.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Belize is $2,697.20 including rent, or $1,997.20 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Belize is $3,742.20 including rent, or $2,832.20 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Belize ranges from $23,268.00 for a single person to $32,366.40 for a couple, and $44,906.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $14,868.00 for a single person to $23,966.40 for a couple, and $33,986.40 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Belize, baseline monthly expenses range from $1,007.00 for a single person to $1,394.60 for a couple, and $1,945.10 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $607.00 for a single person to $994.60 for a couple, and $1,425.10 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Belize, estimated monthly expenses range from $3,888.50 for a single person to $5,591.55 for a couple, and $7,757.30 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $2,788.50 for a single person to $4,491.55 for a couple, and $6,327.30 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Belize is $1,100.00, which is 11.2% less than the average monthly cost of living and 81.2% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |