Travel budget and cost of living in Dangriga (Belize) how much does a trip cost?

Dangriga travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Dangriga

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

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

Cost of living in Dangriga compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Dangriga in 2025 is 25% 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 Dangriga in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Dangriga by expense type

Restaurant budget in Dangriga

Lunch

$ 3.7/person
($ 3.7 to $ 3.7)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 11/person
($ 11 to $ 11)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 7.9/person
($ 7.9 to $ 7.9)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 2.1 for 500ml
($ 2.1 to $ 2.1)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 2.1)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 2.7/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 2.7)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Dangriga

1-star hotel

$ 46/night
($ 46 to $ 46)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 104/night
($ 54 to $ 171)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

3-star hotel

$ 213/night
($ 78 to $ 423)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 243

4-star hotel

$ 227/night
($ 131 to $ 370)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345

5-star hotel

$ 96/night
($ 96 to $ 451)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 575

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 83/month
($ 53 to $ 124)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 247/month
($ 56 to $ 470)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 234/month
($ 105 to $ 432)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Cottage or guest house

$ 141/month
($ 119 to $ 169)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 254/month
($ 83 to $ 501)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Dangriga

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
( $ 1.3)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.9/500g
( $ 0.9)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 0.7/kg
( $ 0.7)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.6/12 eggs
( $ 1.6)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 6.4/kg
($ 6.4 to $ 6.4)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 5.3/kg
($ 5.3 to $ 5.3)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 2.8/kg
( $ 2.8)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.8/kg
( $ 2.8)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.8
( $ 0.8)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Dangriga

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.7/km
($ 2.7 to $ 2.7)

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51% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.6)

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81% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.7
($ 3.7 to $ 3.7)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Dangriga

Cinema

$ 8/ticket
($ 8 to $ 8)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Dangriga

Cigarettes

$ 4.2/pack
($ 4.2 to $ 4.2)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 46
($ 46 to $ 46)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 54
($ 54 to $ 54)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Belmopan

$ 1188
(fair price: $ 962)