Cost of living in Caye Caulker

In Caye Caulker, Belize, living costs about $1573 per month for one person and $3362 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Caye Caulker compared to other cities?

Caye Caulker is 10% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Caye Caulker compare to your city?

Caye Caulker is 54% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Caye Caulker is, on average, 65% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Caye Caulker?

Who is Caye Caulker a good fit for?

Caye Caulker is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Caye Caulker so expensive?

The primary driver of expenses in Caye Caulker is the high cost of rent and utilities, which significantly impacts overall living costs.

Is food expensive in Caye Caulker?

Food prices in Caye Caulker are actually 4% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Caye Caulker?

Public transport costs are 6% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect budget considerations for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1573 $
Without Rent
653 $
Rent & Utilities
920 $
Food
459 $
Transport
79 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
1990 $
GDP per Capita
7,988 $
Freedom Index
6.82
Lifespan
71 years
Speak English
82%
Population
2.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 8.45 $
Dinner 33.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.76 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.03 $
Capuccino 3.97 $
Coke, 330ml 1.49 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.99 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.84 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.4 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.2 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.1 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.72 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.2 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.24 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.1 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.74 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.99 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.49 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.27 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.17 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.84 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 22.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.22 $
Cigarette pack 5.13 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 5.02 $
Monthly Pass 26.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 2.99 $
Taxi, 8 km 29.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 29.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 11.5 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.89 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.52 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.62 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 123 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 188 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 75.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 680 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,257 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 894 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 839 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 201 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 947 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 1,99 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 12.39%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 33.1 $
Cinema, 1 seat 10.3 $
Haircut 5.83 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 149 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 74.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 228 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 6,049 $

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Caye Caulker vs George Town (George Town is 132% more expensive)
Bahamas
Caye Caulker vs Nassau (Nassau is 75% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Freeport (Freeport is 40% more expensive)
Vanuatu
Caye Caulker vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 49% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Luganville (Luganville is 94% more expensive)
United States
Caye Caulker vs New York City (New York City is 158% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 103% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Chicago (Chicago is 70% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Houston (Houston is 43% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 51% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 62% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 39% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs San Diego (San Diego is 113% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Dallas (Dallas is 62% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs San Jose (San Jose is 134% more expensive)
Canada
Caye Caulker vs Toronto (Toronto is 64% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Montreal (Montreal is 24% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Calgary (Calgary is 37% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 42% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 13% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 12% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 57% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 68% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Brampton (Brampton is 35% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 37% more expensive)
Barbados
Caye Caulker vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 14% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Holetown (Holetown is 12% less expensive)
Panama
Caye Caulker vs Panama City (Panama City is 12% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Colon (Colon is 25% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 22% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 33% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs David (David is 47% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 39% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Balboa (Balboa is 21% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Pacora (Pacora is 21% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Chitre (Chitre is 31% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Penonome (Penonome is 30% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Caye Caulker vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 21% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Cayon (Cayon is 21% less expensive)
Cuba
Caye Caulker vs Havana (Havana is 35% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 10% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Holguin (Holguin is 19% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 3% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 33% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 26% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 1% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 1% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 30% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 44% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Caye Caulker vs San Jose (San Jose is 21% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Limon (Limon is 24% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Liberia (Liberia is 43% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 22% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 19% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Cartago (Cartago is 39% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Heredia (Heredia is 21% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 7% more expensive) Caye Caulker vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 17% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Caye Caulker vs Castries (Castries is 26% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 24% less expensive)
Jamaica
Caye Caulker vs Kingston (Kingston is 16% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 50% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 35% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 26% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs May Pen (May Pen is 48% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 38% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 46% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Linstead (Linstead is 34% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 29% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 27% less expensive)
El Salvador
Caye Caulker vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 24% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 55% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 25% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 31% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 26% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Apopa (Apopa is 27% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 24% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 8% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 31% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 44% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Caye Caulker vs St. John's (St. John's is 31% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs All Saints (All Saints is 31% less expensive)
Grenada
Caye Caulker vs St. George's (St. George's is 32% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Grenville (Grenville is 33% less expensive)
Dominica
Caye Caulker vs Roseau (Roseau is 36% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 28% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Caye Caulker vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 38% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 36% less expensive)
Belize
Caye Caulker vs Belize City (Belize City is 44% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 31% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 54% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 15% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker has similar costs)
Guatemala
Caye Caulker vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 36% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Mixco (Mixco is 59% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Coban (Coban is 42% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 51% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 43% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 43% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 45% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 45% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Flores (Flores is 45% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 50% less expensive)
Honduras
Caye Caulker vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 47% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 34% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Choloma (Choloma is 62% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 59% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 44% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 45% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 55% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 54% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Yoro (Yoro is 53% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs La Lima (La Lima is 45% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Caye Caulker vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 50% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 34% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 51% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Higuey (Higuey is 51% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs La Vega (La Vega is 64% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 47% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 54% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 66% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 60% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Bonao (Bonao is 66% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Caye Caulker vs Managua (Managua is 51% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Leon (Leon is 59% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Masaya (Masaya is 55% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 65% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 59% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Esteli (Esteli is 62% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Granada (Granada is 56% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 71% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 58% less expensive) Caye Caulker vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 43% less expensive)