Belmopan travel budget

Belmopan: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Belmopan

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Belmopan for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 72 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.1 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1690* (3402 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 140 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 8.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 3411* (6860 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 144 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 51 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 4504* (9058 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Belmopan compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Belmopan in 2024 is 22% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Belmopan in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Belmopan by expense type

Restaurant budget in Belmopan

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Belmopan is 49% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.5/person
($ 2 to $ 5)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 7.8/person
($ 7.5 to $ 8)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6/person
( $ 6)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.9 for 500ml
( $ 3.9)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.9 for 330ml
( $ 3.9)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.5/cup
( $ 3.5)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Belmopan

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Belmopan is 26% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 160/night
($ 32 to $ 855)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 116/night
($ 39 to $ 341)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 40 to $ 574)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 209/night
($ 71 to $ 514)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 80/night
($ 80 to $ 537)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 454
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 106/month
($ 39 to $ 331)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 185/month
($ 39 to $ 576)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 183/month
($ 42 to $ 597)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 133/month
($ 62 to $ 359)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 210/month
($ 47 to $ 681)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Belmopan

On average, the price of supermarket food in Belmopan is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
( $ 1.8)

72% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.5/500g
( $ 1.5)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.8/kg
( $ 2.8)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.8/12 eggs
( $ 1.8)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.7/kg
( $ 5.7)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.8/kg
( $ 4.8)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.8/kg
( $ 2.8)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
( $ 2.1)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5
( $ 1.5)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Belmopan

On average, the price of transport in Belmopan is 50% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 4.1/ticket
( $ 4.1)

66% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.7/km
($ 2.5 to $ 3)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
( $ 1.8)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.7
($ 2.5 to $ 3)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Belmopan

On average, budget for leisure activities in Belmopan is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.6/ticket
( $ 8.6)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 12/hr
( $ 12)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Belmopan

On average, shopping budget in Belmopan is 42% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.9/pack
( $ 3.9)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 41
( $ 41)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 23
( $ 23)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Belmopan
Los Angeles  → Belmopan
Los Angeles  → Belmopan
$ 1068
(fair price: $ 864)



About this information on the cost of living in Belmopan

The information about the cost of living in Belmopan shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Belmopan was updated on 08-11-2024.

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