Cost of living in Belmopan is very similar to Flores (without rent).
Rent in Belmopan is 32% cheaper than in Flores.
Cost of living including rent in Belmopan is 15% lower than in Flores.
Food in Belmopan is 5% cheaper than in Flores.
Transport in Belmopan is 141% more expensive than in Flores.
| Belmopan | Flores | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Belmopan | Flores | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.48 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.5 $ | 42.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.98 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.18 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.46 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.88 $ | 1.2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.73 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.21 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.76 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.93 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.93 $ | 8.23 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.45 $ | 3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.8 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.5 $ | 8.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.09 $ | 3.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.98 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.4 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.44 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.7 $ | 8.73 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.5 $ | 6.32 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.8 $ | 8.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.52 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.64 $ | 2.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.2 $ | 44.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.7 $ | 67.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
36.1 $ | 41.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 177 $ | 279 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 360 $ | 444 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 235 $ | 382 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 457 $ | 681 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 200 $ | 1,226 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 941 $ | 669 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 998 $ | 456 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.57 % | 8.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.5 $ | 36.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.3 $ | 7.29 $ |
| Haircut | 5.32 $ | 9.01 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.5 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.3 $ | 52.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 229 $ | 203 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,062 $ | 5,602 $ |