Cost of living in Dalton is 44% higher than in Belmopan (without rent).
Rent in Dalton is 264% more expensive than in Belmopan.
Cost of living including rent in Dalton is 123% higher than in Belmopan.
Food in Dalton is 46% more expensive than in Belmopan.
Transport in Dalton is very similar to Belmopan.
| Dalton | Belmopan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dalton | Belmopan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.5 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47.7 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.02 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.99 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.89 $ | 0.88 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.4 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.29 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.24 $ | 7.93 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.66 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.65 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.49 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.5 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.29 $ | 5.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.29 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.1 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20 $ | 22.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 107 $ | 29 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.77 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.26 $ | 5.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.51 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.17 $ | 1.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
135 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
210 $ | 55.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
63.1 $ | 36.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 722 $ | 177 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,114 $ | 360 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 879 $ | 235 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,475 $ | 457 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,779 $ | 200 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,525 $ | 941 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,734 $ | 998 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.57 % | 12.57 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.3 $ | 44.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.76 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Haircut | 17.5 $ | 5.32 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.7 $ | 61.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26 $ | 26.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 892 $ | 229 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,748 $ | 6,062 $ |