Cost of living in South Kingstown is 71% higher than in Belize City (without rent).
Rent in South Kingstown is 311% more expensive than in Belize City.
Cost of living including rent in South Kingstown is 170% higher than in Belize City.
Food in South Kingstown is 84% more expensive than in Belize City.
Transport in South Kingstown is 9% cheaper than in Belize City.
| South Kingstown | Belize City | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| South Kingstown | Belize City | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
21.5 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 89.2 $ | 33.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.47 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.91 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.48 $ | 1.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.7 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.7 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.77 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 6.18 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.7 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.86 $ | 4.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.06 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.12 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.4 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.1 $ | 5.16 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.08 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 68.3 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.6 $ | 31.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 106 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.34 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.24 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.67 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.98 $ | 1.65 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98.3 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
153 $ | 69.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61.6 $ | 51.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,186 $ | 240 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,081 $ | 607 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,864 $ | 365 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,053 $ | 870 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,145 $ | 200 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,914 $ | 955 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,793 $ | 1,505 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.57 % | 12.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 76.3 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.2 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Haircut | 16.9 $ | 4.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.2 $ | 92.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.4 $ | 37.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,778 $ | 228 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,903 $ | 6,058 $ |