Island in Belize District, Belize
Cost of living in Ambergris Caye
How much a month costs in Ambergris Caye
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,250–3,250 (BZ$4,500–6,500).
Prices in Ambergris Caye
Typical 2026 ranges in BZD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | BZD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | BZ$1,800–3,500 | $900–1,750 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | BZ$1,200–2,200 | $600–1,100 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | BZ$50–90 | $25–45 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | BZ$200–400 | $100–200 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | BZ$15–25 | $7.5–12.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | BZ$45–90 | $22–45 |
| Cappuccino | BZ$6–10 | $3–5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | BZ$6–10 | $3–5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | BZ$10–25 | $5.0–12.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | BZ$100–200 | $50–100 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | BZ$40–80 | $20–40 |
Value for money: 23/100
A value score of 23/100 means Ambergris Caye gives more quality of life per dollar than 22% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 68/100. It's the 4th most affordable of 4 places we cover in Belize.
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Cost of living across Belize
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| San Ignacio | $1,500–2,250 | 45/100 |
| Caye Caulker | $1,900–2,750 | 34/100 |
| Placencia | $2,000–3,000 | 26/100 |
| Ambergris Caye | $2,250–3,250 | 23/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Ambergris Caye
Similar safety, lower cost, in Mexico & Central America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Ometepe | Nicaragua | $679–1,140 |
| León | Nicaragua | $679–1,140 |
| Guanajuato | Mexico | $988–1,540 |
| Granada | Nicaragua | $815–1,360 |
| Utila | Honduras | $894–1,420 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Ambergris Caye?
About $1,250–1,750 on a lean budget, $2,250–3,250 for a comfortable month and $4,500–7,500 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Ambergris Caye?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs BZ$1,800–3,500 ($900–1,750) a month in the center and BZ$1,200–2,200 ($600–1,100) outside it.
How much does food cost in Ambergris Caye?
A local meal is BZ$15–25 ($7.5–12.5); a mid-range restaurant is BZ$45–90 ($22–45) per person.
Is Belize expensive?
Prices in Belize are about 53% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Belize Tourism Board
- Tropic Air
- Maya Island Air
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.