Punta Gorda travel budget

Punta Gorda: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Punta Gorda

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 29 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 739* (1484 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 136 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3605* (7224 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 239 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 41 per person
  • $ 68 per person
  • $ 26 per person

Total budget:

$ 7066* (14154 $)

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



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

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Punta Gorda in 2025 is 11% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Punta Gorda by expense type

Restaurant budget in Punta Gorda

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Punta Gorda is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Punta Gorda (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.6111123236.66.62.12.1United StatesPunta GordaLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer0246810121416182022242628303234363840424446
Lunch
Lunch
$ 11/person
( $ 11)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 23/person
( $ 23)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.6/person
( $ 6.6)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.1 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 3.3)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.9 for 330ml
( $ 4.9)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.4/cup
($ 3.2 to $ 5.4)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.3/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
( $ 1.1)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Punta Gorda

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Punta Gorda is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Punta Gorda (compared to United States)16916924924935035017917925725710510516616637337329295656United StatesPunta Gorda2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0255075100125150175200225250275300325350375400
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 29/night
($ 29 to $ 29)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 105/night
($ 83 to $ 133)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 166/night
($ 115 to $ 220)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 373/night
($ 351 to $ 416)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 104/night
($ 104 to $ 443)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 29/month
($ 29 to $ 29)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 319/month
($ 229 to $ 434)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 254/month
($ 173 to $ 350)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 56/month
($ 51 to $ 59)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 276/month
($ 191 to $ 394)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Punta Gorda

On average, the price of supermarket food in Punta Gorda is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Punta Gorda (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.21.61.67.27.24.64.63.33.3United StatesPunta GordaEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 3.3/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 5.4)

190% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 2.5/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 3.4)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.6/12 eggs
( $ 1.6)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.2/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 15)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 6.2/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 12)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.6/kg
( $ 4.6)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.7)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Punta Gorda

On average, the price of transport in Punta Gorda is 60% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Punta Gorda (compared to United States)1.91.91182824.44.42.12.18383United StatesPunta GordaTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.4/km
($ 4.2 to $ 4.4)

127% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 4)

103% 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
($ 4.2 to $ 5.4)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 83/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 130)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Punta Gorda

On average, budget for leisure activities in Punta Gorda is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 9.1 to $ 17)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Punta Gorda

On average, shopping budget in Punta Gorda is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7.5/pack
( $ 7.5)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 42
($ 36 to $ 44)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 38
($ 14 to $ 50)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Belmopan
Los Angeles  → Belmopan
Los Angeles  → Belmopan
$ 1203
(fair price: $ 974)



About this information on the cost of living in Punta Gorda

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

The information about the cost of living in Punta Gorda was updated on 28-02-2025.

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