Belize City travel budget

Belize City: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Belize City

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Belize City for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 53 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 6.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1213* (2450 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 112 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 3215* (6496 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 112 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 66 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 4986* (10080 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Belize City compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Belize City in 2024 is 20% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Belize City in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Belize City by expense type

Restaurant budget in Belize City

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Belize City is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 6/person
($ 3 to $ 11)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 21/person
($ 13 to $ 31)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7/person
($ 4.4 to $ 7.5)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.3 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 3)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.4 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 5)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 5)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.3/can
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.9)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Belize City

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Belize City is 42% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 80/night
($ 65 to $ 114)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 58 to $ 147)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 131/night
($ 82 to $ 242)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 161/night
($ 146 to $ 190)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 63/night
($ 6.5 to $ 199)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 72/month
($ 34 to $ 163)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 149/month
($ 101 to $ 257)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 131/month
($ 98 to $ 180)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 101/month
($ 56 to $ 163)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 168/month
($ 104 to $ 340)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Belize City

On average, the price of supermarket food in Belize City is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 3.1/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 5)

192% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1 to $ 3)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 3)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.6/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 14)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 5.7/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 12)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 5)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 4.4)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1
($ 0.3 to $ 1.5)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Belize City

On average, the price of transport in Belize City is 50% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4/km
($ 4 to $ 4)

128% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 3.8)

104% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4
($ 4 to $ 4)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Belize City

On average, budget for leisure activities in Belize City is 38% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 8.4 to $ 15)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 8.9/hr
( $ 8.9)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Belize City

On average, shopping budget in Belize City is 37% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4/pack
($ 3 to $ 8)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 38
($ 33 to $ 41)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 35
($ 13 to $ 46)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Belize City
New York City → Belize City
New York City → Belize City
$ 667
(fair price: $ 548)
London → Belize City
London → Belize City
London → Belize City
$ 875
(fair price: $ 768)
Los Angeles → Belize City
Los Angeles  → Belize City
Los Angeles  → Belize City
$ 679
(fair price: $ 546)
Toronto → Belize City
Toronto → Belize City
Toronto → Belize City
$ 659
(fair price: $ 540)
Atlanta → Belize City
Atlanta → Belize City
Atlanta → Belize City
$ 828
(fair price: $ 658)
Montreal → Belize City
Montreal → Belize City
Montreal → Belize City
$ 625
(fair price: $ 524)

Book a flight Flight prices to Belize City




About this information on the cost of living in Belize City

The information about the cost of living in Belize City shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Belize City was updated on 23-03-2024.

Change currency