Belmopan, Cayo, Belize · Population 20,754
▼ -16% vs Belize average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | BZ$9.72 ($4.86) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | BZ$38.88 ($19.44) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | BZ$2.92 ($1.46) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | BZ$220 ($110) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | BZ$35.64 ($17.82) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | BZ$93.96 ($46.98) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | BZ$27.22 ($13.61) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | BZ$27.22 ($13.61) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | BZ$7.13 ($3.56) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | BZ$363 ($181) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | BZ$252 ($126) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | BZ$757 ($379) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Belmopan is BZ$1,260 ($630) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of BZ$900 ($450) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly BZ$1,171 ($585) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (BZ$252 ($126)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.
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Belmopan is one of the key cities in Belize. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is BZ$900 ($450), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around BZ$252 ($126) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to BZ$2,062 ($1,031) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately BZ$1,596 ($798) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Belmopan is BZ$1,260 ($630). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least BZ$1,171 ($585) per month.