In Belmopan, Belize, living costs about $729 per month for one person and $1880 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Belmopan is 49% cheaper overall.
Belmopan is 67% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Belmopan is, on average, 90% lower than in New York City.
Belmopan tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, significantly influence the overall expense of living in Belmopan.
Food prices in Belmopan are 30% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport costs are 22% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall affordability.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.48 $ |
| Dinner | 15.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.88 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.93 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.45 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.18 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.8 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.09 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 3.98 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 26.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 29 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.5 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.64 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 36 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 56 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 36.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 177 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 360 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 235 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 457 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 941 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 998 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.57% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.3 $ |
| Haircut | 5.32 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 229 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,062 $ |