Cost of Living Comparison Between Belize City and Punta Gorda Cost of Living Comparison Between Belize City and Punta Gorda

😐 Solo nomad: Belize City is 145.6% more expensive than Punta Gorda without rent, and 257.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Belize City is 104% more expensive than Punta Gorda without rent, and 157.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Belize City
Punta Gorda
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.44 BZD 12.89
$12.40 BZD 24.79
-48.06%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$39.33 BZD 78.7
$40.24 BZD 80.5
-2.26%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.96 BZD 11.91
$8.11 BZD 16.21
-26.51%
Cappuccino
$3.55 BZD 7.11
$3.60 BZD 7.20
-1.39%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.36 BZD 2.72
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.30 BZD 2.59
$1.46 BZD 2.93
-10.96%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.19 BZD 4.38
$6.11 BZD 12.23
-64.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.45 BZD 6.89
$4.02 BZD 8.05
-14.18%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Belize City
Punta Gorda
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$3.18 BZD 6.35
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White Bread (500g)
$1.23 BZD 2.47
$2.27 BZD 4.54
-45.81%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.15 BZD 4.30
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Eggs
$2.33 BZD 4.67
$1.54 BZD 3.08
51.30%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.20 BZD 14.40
$13.18 BZD 26.37
-45.37%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.36 BZD 12.71
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$5.42 BZD 10.85
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Apples (1kg)
$3.86 BZD 7.72
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Banana (1kg)
$1.45 BZD 2.91
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Oranges (1kg)
$2.20 BZD 4.40
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Tomato (1kg)
$3.11 BZD 6.22
$4.06 BZD 8.12
-23.40%
Potato (1kg)
$2.96 BZD 5.92
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Onion (1kg)
$2.31 BZD 4.62
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Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 BZD 4.51
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.92 BZD 1.84
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.89 BZD 7.79
$6.83 BZD 13.66
-43.05%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.87 BZD 19.73
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.81 BZD 3.62
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.25 BZD 6.51
$4.56 BZD 9.13
-28.73%
🚌 Getting Around
Belize City
Punta Gorda
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.97 BZD 3.94
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$19.86 BZD 39.72
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.93 BZD 7.85
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$4.07 BZD 8.14
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.87 BZD 3.73
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$10.3K BZD 20.7K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Belize City
Punta Gorda
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$205 BZD 409
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$49.13 BZD 98.3
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$53.8 BZD 108
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Belize City
Punta Gorda
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.97 BZD 58.0
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$2.53 BZD 5.06
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Cinema Ticket
$8.52 BZD 17.04
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Belize City
Punta Gorda
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$65.1 BZD 130
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$675 BZD 1,350
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Belize City
Punta Gorda
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$37.96 BZD 75.9
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.83 BZD 55.7
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$82.5 BZD 165
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$89.5 BZD 179
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Belize City
Punta Gorda
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$285 BZD 569
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$179 BZD 358
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$614 BZD 1,229
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$353 BZD 706
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$204 BZD 408
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Belize City
Punta Gorda
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,193 BZD 2,387
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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 for Belize City: March 1, 2026

Last update for Punta Gorda: March 2, 2026

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