$ (dollar sign) on this website is USD or BZD ?

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    Kevin Cogman
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    Hello.

    When you use the $ (dollar sign) on this website, is that the US dollar or the Belize dollar ?

    Many thanks.

    #625321

    US dollars, since our readers are North American.

    #625566
    DAVID L.
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    It is confusing. I usually use USD, BZD or CND just to make sure it is clear. It is said that real estate transactions are done in USD. However, fees associated with the transaction can be stated in BZD. It a figure looks too high, then it is probably BZD. Always check especially if you are dealing remotely.

    #626097

    Good points, David. All realtors list property in Belize in US dollars. But, as you note, pretty much any associated services provided in Belize are priced in BZ dollars. And when you get to Belize you find that some restaurants show prices in US dollars. If they do, that should be noted on the menu.

    At International Living, we consistently use US dollars when showing prices, as we need to price things in one currency across all countries and the majority of our readers are American. Any price we show is in US dollars unless a different currency symbol is shown. Once in a while I’ll see a price in Euros, for instance, since that is the major currency in Europe and we write many articles about European countries.

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