The cost of living in Belize is lower than back home in the States or Canada
Though Belize isn’t the cheapest country in the Western Hemisphere, it takes less to live well in Belize than in most places in the U.S., Canada, or Europe.
Here’s a sample monthly budget for two people:
Rent (an unfurnished house): $400
Utilities:
· Electric (without air conditioning): $80
· Water: $25
· Butane gas (for cooking and bathing): $25
· Cable TV (100 Channels): $20
· Internet with landline ($500 deposit plus installation): $80
Groceries: $150 to $300
Entertainment (dining out and other activities): $200 to $400
Household help:
· Maid (about 50 hours a month): $130
· Gardener (about 50 hours a month): $130
Incidentals: $175
Monthly total: $1,415 to $1,765
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