Belize
Is the cost of living in Belize high?
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"I own my little house here and spend about US$110o per month. I tracked it for about 4 months last year, including car tabs renewal and such," said another in Esperanza, Belize.
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"Living in Belize is generally inexpensive. It has a low cost of living which is similar to other Central American countries. A nice one bedroom apartment in Belize can cost around $400 - $650 USD per month in rent. A nice two bedroom apartment in Belize typically runs around $700 - $1000 USD. Eating out at a moderately priced restaurant will usually cost around $15 - $20 USD. The cost of living tends to be higher in the capital, Belmopan and in other more touristy areas like San Pedro and Placencia," explained one expat who made the move to Belize.
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Is the cost of living in Belize high?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
