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 Belize in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Punta Gorda in 2020 is 13% 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 Punta Gorda in 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Punta Gorda by expense type

Restaurant budget in Punta Gorda

Lunch

$ 4.4/person
($ 1.7 to $ 7.8)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 34)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 6.1/person
($ 5.5 to $ 6.6)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 3.6)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Imported beer

$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 3.3)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 3/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 5.5)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 1.2/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Punta Gorda

1-star hotel

$ 28/night
($ 28 to $ 28)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 87/night
($ 67 to $ 108)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 187/night
($ 121 to $ 257)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 351/night
($ 351 to $ 351)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 28/month
($ 28 to $ 28)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136

Room with kitchen

$ 245/month
($ 241 to $ 250)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 262/month
($ 196 to $ 333)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 42/month
($ 38 to $ 48)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 273/month
($ 190 to $ 370)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Punta Gorda

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

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113% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.8/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 2.7)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1 to $ 3.8)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 4.9/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 13)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 6.3/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 14)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 4.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 6.8)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Oranges

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.5)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 2.4/salad
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.7
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 4.1/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 11)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Punta Gorda

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.7/km
($ 2.2 to $ 2.7)

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62% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

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132% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.7
($ 2.7 to $ 3.3)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Car hire

$ 84/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 132)

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113% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Budget for living and housing in Punta Gorda

Electricity, water...

$ 90/month
($ 47 to $ 112)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0.2/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 54/month
($ 32 to $ 188)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 167/month
( $ 167)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1367

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 167/month
( $ 167)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1095

Flat (centre)

$ 277/month
( $ 277)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2195

Flat (suburbs)

$ 222/month
( $ 222)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1739

Private nursery

$ 112/month
($ 112 to $ 112)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 953

Private primary school

$ 549/yr
($ 549 to $ 19172)

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96% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16399

Leisure activity budget in Punta Gorda

Cinema

$ 8.2/ticket
($ 5.5 to $ 17)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Punta Gorda

Cigarettes

$ 2.7/pack
($ 1.4 to $ 4.9)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 39
($ 23 to $ 55)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 38
($ 21 to $ 47)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 93
($ 64 to $ 138)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 125
($ 36 to $ 165)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Belmopan

$ 1217
(fair price: $ 991)

New York City → Belmopan

$ 1428
(fair price: $ 1119)

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