Cost of Living in Belize - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Belize
Address: BZ

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $749 (excluding rent), and $1,253 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,718 (excluding rent), and $2,524 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$8.72 BZD 17.45

$3.90 BZD 7.81

$14.64 BZD 29.27

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$32.87 BZD 65.7

$24.30 BZD 48.59

$73.3 BZD 147

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.43 BZD 14.85

$7.40 BZD 14.80

$9.90 BZD 19.81

Cappuccino

$3.42 BZD 6.85

$2.72 BZD 5.43

$5.37 BZD 10.75

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.28 BZD 2.56

$1.01 BZD 2.01

$2.03 BZD 4.07

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.25 BZD 2.50

$0.50 BZD 1.01

$2.02 BZD 4.04

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.45 BZD 4.91

$1.72 BZD 3.43

$3.89 BZD 7.77

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.93 BZD 7.86

$2.90 BZD 5.80

$4.42 BZD 8.85

Milk (1 liter)

$2.83 BZD 5.67

$1.23 BZD 2.45

$4.91 BZD 9.82

White Bread (500g)

$1.46 BZD 2.91

$0.76 BZD 1.53

$2.55 BZD 5.09

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.60 BZD 5.20

$0.98 BZD 1.97

$4.34 BZD 8.68

Eggs

$2.47 BZD 4.94

$1.54 BZD 3.07

$3.75 BZD 7.49

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.16 BZD 18.31

$4.70 BZD 9.41

$30.04 BZD 60.1

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$6.24 BZD 12.48

$3.84 BZD 7.69

$11.00 BZD 22.00

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$7.02 BZD 14.04

$3.99 BZD 7.99

$13.21 BZD 26.42

Apples (1kg)

$5.65 BZD 11.29

$2.15 BZD 4.31

$9.84 BZD 19.67

Banana (1kg)

$1.13 BZD 2.26

$1.01 BZD 2.02

$2.21 BZD 4.42

Oranges (1kg)

$1.73 BZD 3.45

$0.51 BZD 1.02

$3.34 BZD 6.69

Tomato (1kg)

$3.19 BZD 6.39

$1.11 BZD 2.22

$5.57 BZD 11.14

Potato (1kg)

$2.94 BZD 5.87

$1.49 BZD 2.98

$4.38 BZD 8.75

Onion (1kg)

$2.43 BZD 4.85

$1.47 BZD 2.93

$3.22 BZD 6.44

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.65 BZD 5.30

$0.97 BZD 1.94

$3.88 BZD 7.77

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.16 BZD 2.31

$0.72 BZD 1.45

$1.96 BZD 3.92

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$5.11 BZD 10.22

$4.07 BZD 8.14

$7.62 BZD 15.23

Wine (Bottle)

$14.71 BZD 29.42

$7.38 BZD 14.76

$31.66 BZD 63.3

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.07 BZD 4.15

$1.27 BZD 2.54

$2.69 BZD 5.39

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.81 BZD 5.62

$1.53 BZD 3.06

$4.61 BZD 9.23

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$2.01 BZD 4.02

$1.00 BZD 1.99

$4.02 BZD 8.05

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$21.01 BZD 42.01

$19.82 BZD 39.63

$22.21 BZD 44.41

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$3.40 BZD 6.80

$3.39 BZD 6.78

$3.91 BZD 7.81

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.48 BZD 6.95

$2.93 BZD 5.87

$4.89 BZD 9.79

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$9.65 BZD 19.31

$4.85 BZD 9.70

$14.46 BZD 28.91

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.78 BZD 3.57

$1.52 BZD 3.04

$1.93 BZD 3.86

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$10.4K BZD 20.8K

$10.4K BZD 20.7K

$10.4K BZD 20.8K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$21.0K BZD 41.9K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$132 BZD 264

$42.40 BZD 84.8

$375 BZD 750

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$48.80 BZD 97.6

$34.37 BZD 68.7

$48.98 BZD 98.0

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$57.3 BZD 115

$35.27 BZD 70.5

$81.1 BZD 162

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$35.21 BZD 70.4

$25.08 BZD 50.2

$44.99 BZD 90.0

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$6.43 BZD 12.85

Cinema Ticket

$10.29 BZD 20.58

$8.38 BZD 16.76

$14.93 BZD 29.85

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$65.1 BZD 130

$29.28 BZD 58.6

$101 BZD 202

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$662 BZD 1,323

$342 BZD 684

$981 BZD 1,963

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$36.19 BZD 72.4

$9.76 BZD 19.52

$73.6 BZD 147

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$26.28 BZD 52.6

$12.14 BZD 24.29

$58.9 BZD 118

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$84.2 BZD 168

$36.69 BZD 73.4

$116 BZD 231

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$69.7 BZD 139

$37.06 BZD 74.1

$124 BZD 248

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$412 BZD 824

$196 BZD 392

$989 BZD 1,978

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$357 BZD 713

$150 BZD 300

$751 BZD 1,502

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$681 BZD 1,361

$498 BZD 996

$989 BZD 1,979

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$633 BZD 1,266

$301 BZD 602

$1,254 BZD 2,508

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,423 BZD 2,847

$197 BZD 394

$2,650 BZD 5,299

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,618 BZD 3,236

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,169 BZD 2,338

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

13.83

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CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: April 11, 2026

By City in Belize

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Belize City	63999	55	$807	$1,087	$1,839	$2,237	274.07	77.12
2	Belmopan	14000		$693	$1,143	$1,519	$2,093	56.07	64.52
3	Benque Viejo	6100						62.1	54.54
4	Carmelita	-						82.59	49.82
5	Caye Caulker	-	95	$996	$1,907	$2,308	$3,535	74.63	56.79
6	Corozal	10000		$235	$224	$537	$1,477	209.53	72.06
7	Dangriga	9600		$96.6	$105	$276	$254	37.48	38.38
8	Hopkins	-		$459	$398	$993	$960	166.03	76.54
9	Ladyville	5400		$128	$285	$313	$801	214.14	77.15
10	Little Belize	2800						303.39	50.22
11	Orange Walk	14500		$27.02	$30.46	$53.0	$62.5	197.71	78.48
12	Placencia	-		$415	$1,224	$1,063	$1,128	155.94	52.05
13	Punta Gorda	6000		$330	$303	$859	$849	503.48	35.62
14	San Ignacio	17878		$376	$727	$1,162	$1,074	155.03	53.02
15	San Pedro	15456		$744	$1,633	$1,601	$2,669	112.06	72.8
16	Trial Farm	4000						38.3	49.82

Belize Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

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Cost of Living in Belize - Frequently Asked Questions

Belize offers a mix of value that depends on location and lifestyle. Cost of Living in Belize varies by region, with inland towns and smaller cities offering more affordable housing and daily needs, while coastal resorts and popular islands push up prices for lodging and dining. For remote workers, longer stays often unlock better value, especially outside peak tourist seasons. Utilities and internet tend to be reliable, and public transport is reasonably priced, though longer journeys can feel costly if you rely on private taxis. The key to value is choosing neighborhoods that fit your routine and avoiding crowded tourist strips. Tip: Start with a flexible plan, test a few areas, and adjust your budget as you settle.

Daily life depends on where you base yourself. Start your housing search by exploring neighborhoods that match your pace – coastal towns often offer a mix of short-term rentals near beaches and longer-term streets inland. Local markets and family-owned eateries provide fresh produce and affordable meals, while tourist-focused restaurants nearby can be pricier. Transport commonly relies on buses, shuttles, and shared vans; renting a scooter or car is common for wider exploration. For digital nomads, coworking spaces and cafes with reliable Wi‑Fi appear across towns, with quieter options in residential areas. Belize living cost varies by district, so factor commute and lifestyle when choosing a base. Tip: Take a few weeks to sample neighborhoods and use a simple weekly budget to compare options.

Quality of life in Belize hinges on choosing a rhythm that fits your days. Use a simple budgeting framework: essentials (housing, groceries, utilities, internet), discretionary (eating out, activities), and an extra cushion for travel or repairs. Seasonality affects crowds and prices in some places, so plan longer stays during quieter periods if possible and adjust expectations for holidays. Neighborhood fit matters – coastal towns offer easy access to beaches and nightlife; inland districts can be calmer and more affordable, with closer ties to nature and local markets. Language is predominantly English, which helps daily errands and services. Tip: Build recurring monthly checks for rent, groceries, and utilities to track trends and stay flexible.