Belize City, Belize
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Belize City, Belize: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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53%
Quality of life -
36%
Cost of living -
54%
Connectivity -
68%
Weather
49
General
| Currency | BZD |
| Population (in millions) | 0.2 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Not Ranked |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% cheaper |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Belama, Belize City |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 2 |
| Top selling local beer | Belikin |
| Most popular local dish | Stewed chicken |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Belize Zoo, Altun Ha, St. John's Cathedral |
| Discount airline | Tropic Air |
| Major airline | Tropic Air |
| Largest ride sharing company | No Ride Sharing Company |
| Primary train stations | Belize City Train Station, Belize City Old Station, Belize City Central Station |
| Primary airports | Belize City International, Philip S. W. Goldson International, and Caye Caulker Airport |
| Best rental car company | Hertz |
| Used car costs | 15000 BZD |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple does not have a store in Belize City |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 10 Mbps |
| Power socket type | A,B |
| Supply voltage | 110V |
| Best electronics store | BestBuy |
| Best internet carrier | BelizeTelecom |
| Primary cellular carrier | Digicell |
| Average monthly cost for internet | $50 USD |
Shopping
| The best drug store | |
| Best restaurant chain | Belize Kitchen |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $4,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $14,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 12.5% |
| Income tax rate | 25% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 30 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 8.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 100 BZD |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Belize Bank |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 911 (general), 0800-822-0150 (police), 0800-822-0151 (ambulance), 0800- |
| Polution per square meter | 2,845 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | |
| Main religion | Christianity |
Quality of life
53%
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34%
Safety, freedom, rights -
70%
Traffic -
30%
Property to income -
66%
Crime -
52%
Healthcare -
68%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $999 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.67% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | $100 |
Cost of living
36%
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Purchasing Power
48%
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Rent
15%
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Food
47%
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Restaurant
44%
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Workspace
68%
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Transport
60%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | $331.38 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | $325.10 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | $1,223.42 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | $755.22 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | $9.92 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | $3.14 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | $1.55 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | $2.32 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | $9.65 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | $1.00 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $20.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | $1.75 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $3.62 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | $4.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | $6.82 |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.41 |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.52 |
| Potato (1kg) | $2.38 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.56 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | $2.03 |
| Tomato (1kg) | $2.42 |
| Banana (1kg) | $1.27 |
| Onion (1kg) | $1.97 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | $4.97 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | $5.94 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | $50.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | $7.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | $2.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $3.23 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | $1.17 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | $0.67 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | $4.24 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | $64.06 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | $0.45 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | $96.25 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | $38.33 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | $9.92 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | $10.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.50 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | $20.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2.61 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | $24,812.07 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | $32,255.70 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | $3.98 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | $4.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | $17.50 |
