Daily travel budget for Belize

I spent two weeks in Belize and my daily average was $60. Street food and local restaurants kept meals cheap ($6-8), but water taxis and tips added up. A round trip to Caye Caulker cost $40 just in boats. Tipping 10% was standard. Some days I spent less by eating local and staying put, while snorkeling trips shot my costs way up. Overall, Belize was more expensive than Guatemala but still doable at $60 daily for meals, rides, and tips. Just budget extra for tours.

Meals: $5-7 local, $12-18 restaurants. Transport: $3-5 buses, $20 water taxis. Tips: 10%. Safe daily budget: $55-65 for meals, transport, and tips. Tours are expensive but optional. Belize is more costly than Guatemala or Mexico, but the Caribbean vibe makes up for it. For a month, plan around $1,800-2,000 for daily expenses plus extra for excursions. If you’re island-hopping, transport costs will push the daily figure higher than staying inland.

I spent around $70-80 daily in Belize. Meals in restaurants were $12-15, street food $5. Transport added up with water taxis at $20 per ride and buses at $5. Tips were 10%. At this budget, I could eat well, move between islands, and enjoy drinks at night. Tours like snorkeling at Hol Chan or cave tubing in the mainland added $60+, so I saved separately for those. Daily living at $80 felt safe, comfortable, and still cheaper than many Caribbean countries.

Belize isn’t as cheap as neighboring Guatemala, but you can keep costs down. Street food like rice and beans with chicken is $4-5, and local eateries serve meals for $7-10. Buses between towns cost $3-5, while water taxis to the cayes are pricier at $15-20 one-way. Tipping is 10%. A safe budget is $40-45 daily if you eat local and skip expensive tours. Snorkeling and diving trips are much more, often $60-100, but daily basics are manageable.