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

Punta Gorda travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Punta Gorda

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

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

Cost of living in Punta Gorda compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Punta Gorda in 2025 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Punta Gorda in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Punta Gorda by expense type

Restaurant budget in Punta Gorda

Lunch

$ 16/person
( $ 16)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 21/person
( $ 21)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 10.1/person
( $ 10.1)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 6.1 for 500ml
( $ 6.1)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 4.5 for 330ml
( $ 4.5)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.5/cup
( $ 3.5)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 1.3/can
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2/bottle
( $ 2)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Punta Gorda

1-star hotel

$ 28/night
($ 28 to $ 28)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 104/night
($ 82 to $ 132)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 164/night
($ 114 to $ 217)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 374/night
($ 353 to $ 415)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 347

5-star hotel

$ 103/night
($ 103 to $ 439)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 578

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 28/month
($ 28 to $ 28)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 320/month
($ 223 to $ 447)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 251/month
($ 171 to $ 350)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 55/month
($ 51 to $ 59)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255

Family room

$ 272/month
($ 187 to $ 394)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Punta Gorda

Milk

$ 3.3/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 5.4)

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209% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 4.5/500g
($ 2.8 to $ 6.2)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.3)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.5/12 eggs
( $ 1.5)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 7.1/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 15)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 6.2/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 12)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.2/kg
( $ 4.2)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.7)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1
($ 0.3 to $ 1.6)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Punta Gorda

Taxi (per km)

$ 4.3/km
($ 4.2 to $ 4.3)

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142% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 4)

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137% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.3
($ 4.2 to $ 5.4)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 82/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 129)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leisure activity budget in Punta Gorda

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 9 to $ 17)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Punta Gorda

Cigarettes

$ 7/pack
( $ 7)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.5

Levi's jeans

$ 41
($ 35 to $ 44)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 38
($ 14 to $ 49)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Belmopan

$ 1194
(fair price: $ 966)