Cost of Living Comparison Between Belize City and San Pedro Cost of Living Comparison Between Belize City and San Pedro

😐 Solo nomad: Belize City is 0 than San Pedro without rent, and 35.6% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Belize City is 3.9% more expensive than San Pedro without rent, and 14.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Belize City
San Pedro
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.33 BZD 12.66
$9.28 BZD 18.57
-31.79%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$39.83 BZD 79.7
$30.2 BZD 60.4
31.89%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.83 BZD 11.66
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Cappuccino
$3.57 BZD 7.14
$2.92 BZD 5.84
22.26%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.35 BZD 2.7
$1.33 BZD 2.66
1.50%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.35 BZD 2.69
$1.55 BZD 3.1
-12.90%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.31 BZD 4.63
$3 BZD 6
-23.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 BZD 7.09
$3.89 BZD 7.78
-9.00%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Belize City
San Pedro
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$3.19 BZD 6.38
$4.03 BZD 8.05
-20.84%
White Bread (500g)
$1.3 BZD 2.59
$1.32 BZD 2.65
-1.52%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.18 BZD 4.37
$4.18 BZD 8.36
-47.85%
Eggs
$2.42 BZD 4.84
$2.15 BZD 4.31
12.56%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.98 BZD 13.96
$9.97 BZD 19.94
-29.99%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.48 BZD 12.96
$6.21 BZD 12.43
4.35%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$5.39 BZD 10.78
$8.34 BZD 16.69
-35.37%
Apples (1kg)
$3.78 BZD 7.57
$8.36 BZD 16.73
-54.78%
Banana (1kg)
$1.43 BZD 2.86
$1.08 BZD 2.16
32.41%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.16 BZD 4.32
$1.1 BZD 2.21
96.36%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.14 BZD 6.28
$5.35 BZD 10.71
-41.31%
Potato (1kg)
$2.87 BZD 5.74
$2.72 BZD 5.44
5.51%
Onion (1kg)
$2.35 BZD 4.7
$2.98 BZD 5.96
-21.14%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 BZD 4.5
$3.46 BZD 6.92
-34.97%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.86 BZD 1.71
$1.23 BZD 2.46
-30.08%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.07 BZD 8.14
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Wine (Bottle)
$9.95 BZD 19.9
$27 BZD 54
-63.15%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.79 BZD 3.58
$2.37 BZD 4.74
-24.47%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.41 BZD 6.82
$3.2 BZD 6.39
6.56%
🚌 Getting Around
Belize City
San Pedro
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.97 BZD 3.94
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$19.68 BZD 39.36
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.03 BZD 8.06
-
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$4 BZD 8
$5.11 BZD 10.22
-21.72%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.8 BZD 3.6
$1.62 BZD 3.25
11.11%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$10.7K BZD 21.3K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Belize City
San Pedro
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 BZD 412
$175 BZD 351
17.33%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$50.5 BZD 101
-
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$54.1 BZD 108
$99.3 BZD 199
-45.56%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Belize City
San Pedro
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.21 BZD 56.4
$30.32 BZD 60.7
-6.96%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$2.45 BZD 4.9
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Cinema Ticket
$8.47 BZD 16.95
-
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Belize City
San Pedro
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$65.1 BZD 130
-
-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$684 BZD 1,369
-
-
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Belize City
San Pedro
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$37.37 BZD 74.7
-
-
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.83 BZD 55.7
-
-
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$82.6 BZD 165
$101 BZD 202
-18.23%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$90.9 BZD 182
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Belize City
San Pedro
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$280 BZD 560
$1,000 BZD 2,001
-72.02%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$182 BZD 365
$742 BZD 1,483
-75.40%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$624 BZD 1,248
$1,052 BZD 2,104
-40.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$351 BZD 701
$899 BZD 1,799
-61.02%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$199 BZD 398
$2,738 BZD 5,477
-92.74%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
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$1,628 BZD 3,256
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Belize City
San Pedro
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$874 BZD 1,749
$556 BZD 1,111
57.33%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.83
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Last update for Belize City: October 28, 2025

Last update for San Pedro: October 29, 2025

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