Travel budget and cost of living in Belize how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Belize
Belize: calculate your travel budget
Belize: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Belize for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 56 for 2 ppl.
- $ 12 per person
- $ 7.6 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1308* (2352 $)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 131 for 2 ppl.
- $ 21 per person
- $ 28 per person
- $ 10.3 per person
Total budget:
$ 3445* (6188 $)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 223 for 2 ppl.
- $ 31 per person
- $ 66 per person
- $ 21 per person
Total budget:
$ 6376* (11438 $)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Belize in 2023
Cost of living: Belize VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Belize in 2023 is 22% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Belize by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Belize compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Belize | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda | 8% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Punta Gorda |
| Belize City | 5% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Belize City |
| Corozal | 7% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Corozal |
| Dangriga | 9% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Dangriga |
| San Ignacio | 12% less | Travel budget and cost of living in San Ignacio |
| Orange Walk | 13% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Orange Walk |
| Belmopan | 19% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Belmopan |
Local prices in Belize by expense type
Belize: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Belize costs 49% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 5.6/person
($ 3.3 to $ 12)
($ 3.3 to $ 12)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233 course dinner
$ 17/person
($ 12 to $ 40)
($ 12 to $ 40)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44McDonald's meal
$ 6.7/person
($ 6.7 to $ 8.8)
($ 6.7 to $ 8.8)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Local beer
$ 2.7 for 500ml
($ 2.3 to $ 3.9)
($ 2.3 to $ 3.9)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7Imported beer
$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 5)
($ 2.3 to $ 5)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Cappuccino
$ 3.6/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 6.7)
($ 2.7 to $ 6.7)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4Fizzy drink
$ 1.3/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2.3)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.3)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Water bottle
$ 1/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1Belize: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Belize costs 23% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 57/night
($ 57 to $ 57)
($ 57 to $ 57)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1262-star hotel
$ 98/night
($ 71 to $ 137)
($ 71 to $ 137)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1503-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 96 to $ 306)
($ 96 to $ 306)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2144-star hotel
$ 282/night
($ 206 to $ 377)
($ 206 to $ 377)
11% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 321Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 58/month
($ 54 to $ 61)
($ 54 to $ 61)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 137Room with kitchen
$ 222/month
($ 155 to $ 321)
($ 155 to $ 321)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214Hotel with swimming pool
$ 185/month
($ 113 to $ 292)
($ 113 to $ 292)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 196Cottage or guest house
$ 146/month
($ 88 to $ 224)
($ 88 to $ 224)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 269Family room
$ 241/month
($ 121 to $ 463)
($ 121 to $ 463)
19% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202Belize: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Belize costs 16% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 5.6)
($ 1.4 to $ 5.6)
138% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2Bread
$ 1.6/500g
($ 1 to $ 3.3)
($ 1 to $ 3.3)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Rice
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Eggs
$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 4.2)
($ 1.7 to $ 4.2)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Chicken
$ 6.5/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 13)
($ 2.7 to $ 13)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Apples
$ 7.4/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 12)
($ 2.5 to $ 12)
25% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9Tomatoes
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 5.6)
($ 1.2 to $ 5.6)
41% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2Potatoes
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.3)
($ 1.7 to $ 4.3)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.8 to $ 2.3)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.3)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Belize: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Belize is 34% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.9/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Taxi (per km)
$ 3.9/km
($ 2.7 to $ 5.6)
($ 2.7 to $ 5.6)
108% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)
73% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.2
($ 3.9 to $ 4.5)
($ 3.9 to $ 4.5)
7% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Car hire
$ 41/24hrs
($ 16 to $ 78)
($ 16 to $ 78)
14% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36Belize: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Belize costs 43% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 10.3/ticket
($ 8.4 to $ 17)
($ 8.4 to $ 17)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 9.3/hr
($ 7.4 to $ 12)
($ 7.4 to $ 12)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23Belize: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Belize costs 36% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 4.8/pack
($ 3.3 to $ 8.4)
($ 3.3 to $ 8.4)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.1Levi's jeans
$ 42
($ 14 to $ 48)
($ 14 to $ 48)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 59Summer dress
$ 34
($ 17 to $ 52)
($ 17 to $ 52)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47Plane ticket budget
New York City → Belize City
$ 781
(fair price: $ 652)
(fair price: $ 652)
Los Angeles → Belize City
$ 781
(fair price: $ 630)
(fair price: $ 630)
London → Belize City
$ 954
(fair price: $ 835)
(fair price: $ 835)
Atlanta → Belize City
$ 913
(fair price: $ 717)
(fair price: $ 717)
Toronto (Ontario) → Belize City
$ 770
(fair price: $ 639)
(fair price: $ 639)
Chicago → Belize City
$ 806
(fair price: $ 662)
(fair price: $ 662)
About the information on the cost of living in Belize
The information about the cost of living in Belize shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Belize updated on 21-09-2023.
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