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Belmopan travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Belmopan

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

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

Cost of living in Belmopan compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Belmopan in 2025 is 22% 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 Belmopan in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Belmopan by expense type

Restaurant budget in Belmopan

Lunch

$ 2.2/person
( $ 2.2)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 9.1/person
( $ 9.1)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 6.7/person
( $ 6.7)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 4.3 for 500ml
( $ 4.3)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 4.3 for 330ml
( $ 4.3)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 4/cup
( $ 4)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 1.2/can
( $ 1.2)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
( $ 0.6)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Belmopan

1-star hotel

$ 121/night
($ 38 to $ 565)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 133/night
($ 44 to $ 436)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

3-star hotel

$ 186/night
($ 45 to $ 639)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 259/night
($ 87 to $ 598)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348

5-star hotel

$ 89/night
($ 89 to $ 601)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 567

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 103/month
($ 44 to $ 300)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 223/month
($ 45 to $ 698)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 213/month
($ 50 to $ 686)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

Cottage or guest house

$ 145/month
($ 78 to $ 349)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255

Family room

$ 246/month
($ 53 to $ 807)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Belmopan

Milk

$ 2/litre
( $ 2)

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73% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.8/500g
( $ 1.8)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 3.2/kg
( $ 3.2)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 2/12 eggs
( $ 2)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 6.4/kg
( $ 6.4)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 5.4/kg
( $ 5.4)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 3.2/kg
( $ 3.2)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
( $ 2.3)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1.8
( $ 1.8)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Belmopan

Bus ticket

$ 4.6/ticket
( $ 4.6)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.4/km
( $ 3.4)

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80% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 2/litre
( $ 2)

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95% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.2
($ 2.8 to $ 3.4)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Belmopan

Cinema

$ 9.6/ticket
( $ 9.6)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 13/hr
( $ 13)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Belmopan

Cigarettes

$ 4.3/pack
( $ 4.3)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 46
( $ 46)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 26
( $ 26)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Belmopan

$ 1196
(fair price: $ 968)