Cost of living in Sumter is 41% higher than in Belize City (without rent).
Rent in Sumter is 217% more expensive than in Belize City.
Cost of living including rent in Sumter is 113% higher than in Belize City.
Food in Sumter is 54% more expensive than in Belize City.
Transport in Sumter is 35% cheaper than in Belize City.
| Sumter | Belize City | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sumter | Belize City | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.8 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 60.2 $ | 33.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.51 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.96 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.92 $ | 1.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.76 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.33 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.84 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.74 $ | 6.18 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.61 $ | 4.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.06 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.2 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.64 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.04 $ | 5.16 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.8 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.7 $ | 31.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 112 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.96 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.09 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.67 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.13 $ | 1.65 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
86.2 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
131 $ | 69.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
45.2 $ | 51.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,077 $ | 240 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,924 $ | 607 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 762 $ | 365 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 894 $ | 870 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,463 $ | 200 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,442 $ | 955 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,514 $ | 1,505 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.81 % | 12.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.54 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Haircut | 17.1 $ | 4.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.8 $ | 92.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.7 $ | 37.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,713 $ | 228 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,039 $ | 6,058 $ |