Cost of living in Westland is 42% higher than in Belize City (without rent).
Rent in Westland is 238% more expensive than in Belize City.
Cost of living including rent in Westland is 123% higher than in Belize City.
Food in Westland is 51% more expensive than in Belize City.
Transport in Westland is 32% cheaper than in Belize City.
| Westland | Belize City | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Westland | Belize City | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.9 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 58.8 $ | 33.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.35 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.17 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.89 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.43 $ | 1.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.01 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.16 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.73 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 6.18 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ | 4.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.56 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.54 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.28 $ | 5.16 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.33 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.3 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.7 $ | 31.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 111 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.39 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.78 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.08 $ | 1.65 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
99.6 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
151 $ | 69.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.4 $ | 51.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,026 $ | 240 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,868 $ | 607 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,205 $ | 365 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,081 $ | 870 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,873 $ | 200 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,093 $ | 955 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,335 $ | 1,505 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.45 % | 12.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.5 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Haircut | 17.8 $ | 4.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.2 $ | 92.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.3 $ | 37.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 971 $ | 228 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,484 $ | 6,058 $ |