Cost of living in Ramsey is 77% higher than in Belize City (without rent).
Rent in Ramsey is 378% more expensive than in Belize City.
Cost of living including rent in Ramsey is 201% higher than in Belize City.
Food in Ramsey is 99% more expensive than in Belize City.
Transport in Ramsey is 2% more expensive than in Belize City.
| Ramsey | Belize City | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ramsey | Belize City | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 100 $ | 33.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.1 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.95 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.38 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.89 $ | 1.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.44 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.51 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.5 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 6.18 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.8 $ | 4.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.82 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.75 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.36 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.22 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.9 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.31 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.9 $ | 5.16 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.38 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 84.9 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.97 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.4 $ | 31.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 101 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.19 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.17 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.45 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.93 $ | 1.65 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 69.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.4 $ | 51.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,242 $ | 240 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,094 $ | 607 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,987 $ | 365 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,434 $ | 870 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,939 $ | 200 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,418 $ | 955 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,302 $ | 1,505 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.6 % | 12.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.1 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 17.9 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Haircut | 15.5 $ | 4.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 30.2 $ | 92.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.9 $ | 37.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,785 $ | 228 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,407 $ | 6,058 $ |