Mexico & Central America
Cost of living in Belize
53%of US price level
Is Belize expensive?
Prices in Belize are about 53% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is San Ignacio, at about $1,500–2,250 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Belize, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Ignacio | $1,500–2,250 | $400–800 | $4.0–7.5 | 45/100 |
| Caye Caulker | $1,900–2,750 | $600–1,250 | $6–10 | 34/100 |
| Placencia | $2,000–3,000 | $600–1,250 | $6–10 | 26/100 |
| Ambergris Caye | $2,250–3,250 | $900–1,750 | $7.5–12.5 | 23/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Belize
- Government of Canada travel advice: Belize
- Belize Immigration and Nationality Department
- Belize Tourism Board: Work Where You Vacation
- Speedtest Global Index: Belize
- World Bank open data
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