Town in Cayo District, Belize
Cost of living in San Ignacio
How much a month costs in San Ignacio
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,500–2,250 (BZ$3,000–4,500).
Prices in San Ignacio
Typical 2026 ranges in BZD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | BZD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | BZ$800–1,600 | $400–800 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | BZ$600–1,200 | $300–600 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | BZ$25–45 | $12–22 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | BZ$100–200 | $50–100 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | BZ$8–15 | $4.0–7.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | BZ$25–50 | $12–25 |
| Cappuccino | BZ$4–7 | $2.0–3.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | BZ$4–6 | $2–3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | BZ$1–3 | $0.5–1.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | BZ$10–20 | $5–10 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | BZ$40–80 | $20–40 |
Value for money: 45/100
A value score of 45/100 means San Ignacio gives more quality of life per dollar than 44% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 62/100. It's the 1st 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 San Ignacio
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 San Ignacio?
About $800–1,200 on a lean budget, $1,500–2,250 for a comfortable month and $3,250–5,000 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in San Ignacio?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs BZ$800–1,600 ($400–800) a month in the center and BZ$600–1,200 ($300–600) outside it.
How much does food cost in San Ignacio?
A local meal is BZ$8–15 ($4.0–7.5); a mid-range restaurant is BZ$25–50 ($12–25) 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
- National Institute of Culture and History
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.