Island in Belize District, Belize
Cost of living in Caye Caulker
How much a month costs in Caye Caulker
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,900–2,750 (BZ$3,800–5,500).
Prices in Caye Caulker
Typical 2026 ranges in BZD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | BZD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | BZ$1,200–2,500 | $600–1,250 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | BZ$800–1,500 | $400–750 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | BZ$40–70 | $20–35 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | BZ$130–260 | $65–130 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | BZ$12–20 | $6–10 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | BZ$35–65 | $18–32 |
| Cappuccino | BZ$5–9 | $2.5–4.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | BZ$5–8 | $2.5–4.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | BZ$40–80 | $20–40 |
Value for money: 34/100
A value score of 34/100 means Caye Caulker gives more quality of life per dollar than 33% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 67/100. It's the 2nd 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 Caye Caulker
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 Caye Caulker?
About $1,000–1,400 on a lean budget, $1,900–2,750 for a comfortable month and $3,750–6,000 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Caye Caulker?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs BZ$1,200–2,500 ($600–1,250) a month in the center and BZ$800–1,500 ($400–750) outside it.
How much does food cost in Caye Caulker?
A local meal is BZ$12–20 ($6–10); a mid-range restaurant is BZ$35–65 ($18–32) 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.