Cost of Living Comparison Between Belize and China Cost of Living Comparison Between Belize and China

😐 Solo nomad: Belize is 59% more expensive than China without rent, and 52.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Belize is 51% more expensive than China without rent, and 38.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Belize
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.92 BZD 17.85
$2.85 ¥20.46
212.98%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.78 BZD 67.6
$23.97 ¥172
40.93%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.42 BZD 14.83
$4.96 ¥35.61
49.60%
Cappuccino
$3.59 BZD 7.18
$3.13 ¥22.47
14.70%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.25 BZD 2.5
$0.44 ¥3.18
184.09%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.2 BZD 2.41
$0.29 ¥2.1
313.79%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.43 BZD 4.87
$0.95 ¥6.83
155.79%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.89 BZD 7.79
$2.14 ¥15.32
81.78%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Belize
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.87 BZD 5.74
$1.85 ¥13.23
55.14%
White Bread (500g)
$1.45 BZD 2.9
$1.68 ¥12.06
-13.69%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.58 BZD 5.16
$0.95 ¥6.81
171.58%
Eggs
$2.48 BZD 4.96
$1.55 ¥11.11
60.00%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.8 BZD 17.61
$13.25 ¥95.1
-33.58%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.41 BZD 12.82
$3.28 ¥23.52
95.43%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.21 BZD 14.41
$10.85 ¥77.8
-33.55%
Apples (1kg)
$5.89 BZD 11.79
$1.77 ¥12.66
232.77%
Banana (1kg)
$1.09 BZD 2.18
$1.26 ¥9.01
-13.49%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.69 BZD 3.37
$1.5 ¥10.73
12.67%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.16 BZD 6.31
$1.19 ¥8.5
165.55%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 BZD 5.97
$0.75 ¥5.4
297.33%
Onion (1kg)
$2.54 BZD 5.09
$0.86 ¥6.15
195.35%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.71 BZD 5.42
$0.61 ¥4.37
344.26%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.15 BZD 2.31
$0.58 ¥4.14
98.28%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.86 BZD 9.72
$3.45 ¥24.74
40.87%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.02 BZD 30.05
$11.3 ¥81.1
32.92%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.99 BZD 3.98
$0.84 ¥6
136.90%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.69 BZD 5.38
$1.68 ¥12.05
60.12%
🚌 Getting Around
Belize
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.98 BZD 3.96
$0.4 ¥2.86
395.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$20.86 BZD 41.72
$20.83 ¥149
0.14%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.43 BZD 6.86
$1.36 ¥9.74
152.21%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.55 BZD 7.1
$0.35 ¥2.55
914.29%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.77 BZD 19.55
$6.8 ¥48.75
43.68%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.87 BZD 3.74
$1.12 ¥8.05
66.96%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$10.5K BZD 21.1K
$19.2K ¥137.7K
-45.10%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.7K BZD 41.3K
$16.7K ¥119.8K
23.71%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Belize
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$134 BZD 268
$51.4 ¥369
160.20%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$49.74 BZD 99.5
$9.77 ¥70.1
409.11%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$56.3 BZD 113
$11.34 ¥81.3
396.21%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Belize
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$34.31 BZD 68.6
$39.55 ¥284
-13.25%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.49 BZD 12.98
$14.89 ¥107
-56.41%
Cinema Ticket
$10.18 BZD 20.37
$6.23 ¥44.71
63.40%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Belize
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$65.3 BZD 131
$417 ¥2,989
-84.34%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$661 BZD 1,322
$17.7K ¥126.8K
-96.26%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Belize
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$37.43 BZD 74.9
$45.65 ¥327
-18.01%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.23 BZD 54.5
$33.49 ¥240
-18.69%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$84.9 BZD 170
$71.8 ¥515
18.23%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$69.1 BZD 138
$72.9 ¥523
-5.13%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Belize
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$423 BZD 847
$445 ¥3,194
-4.90%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$353 BZD 706
$255 ¥1,830
38.34%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$683 BZD 1,367
$915 ¥6,566
-25.36%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$642 BZD 1,284
$543 ¥3,895
18.21%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,418 BZD 2,835
$6,142 ¥44.1K
-76.92%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,385 BZD 2,770
$2,860 ¥20.5K
-51.58%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Belize
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,013 BZD 2,025
$942 ¥6,755
7.52%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.83
4.06
240.64%

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Last update for Belize: October 29, 2025

Last update for China: October 29, 2025

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