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Caye Caulker vs Placencia

Caye Caulker, Belize compared with Placencia, Belize: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Country Belize Belize
Nomad score 5.4 / 10 5.5 / 10
Cost of living $2,860 / mo $2,830 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 30° / 28°C 31° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 28 Good 21 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Average high 28.2°C 29.1°C
Average low 26.1°C 23.3°C
Precipitation 158 mm / mo 216 mm / mo
Sunshine 322 h / mo 311 h / mo
Humidity 79% 85%
Rain days 16.3 / mo 23.1 / mo
Wind speed 29.4 km/h 17.7 km/h

BZ Caye Caulker · average high by month

BZ Placencia · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
US AQI 28 21
PM2.5 3.7 µg/m³ 3.4 µg/m³
PM10 6.1 µg/m³ 4.3 µg/m³
Ozone 55 µg/m³ 41 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.5 2.6
Local Payment Services 3.9 4.0
Startup Scene 2.5 2.5

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Air Conditioning 5.8 6.3
Green Spaces 4.1 6.4
Natural Disaster Risk 2.9 4.1
Noise Pollution 6.2 6.6
Seasonal Variety 3.1 3.4
Weather 5.8 6.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Mobile Network Coverage 6.2 6.9
Power Grid Reliability 5.1 6.1
Public WiFi Availability 3.6 3.9
VPN Reliability 6.4 7.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Accommodation Cost 4.1 4.4
Cost of Living 4.8 5.9
Currency Stability 8.7 8.6
Entertainment Cost 5.7 5.5
Food & Groceries 4.5 5.3
Gym Membership Cost 4.7 4.7
Transportation Cost 6.7 5.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Culture 6.2 5.8
Indoors Fun 3.4 3.4
Language Learning Opportunities 3.7 4.2
Local Experiences & Tours 7.6 7.9
Nightlife 5.3 4.7
Outdoors & Nature 9.0 8.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.8 2.7
Nomad Friendly 5.8 5.6
Online Community Presence 3.1 2.8

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Cafes with WiFi 4.8 5.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 2.5 2.9
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.2 4.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.7 3.3
Internet Speed 6.0 6.4
Local SIM Card Availability 6.9 6.9

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Fitness Facilities 3.8 4.6
Food Scene 6.3 6.1
Healthy Food Options 5.9 6.0
Yoga Studios 4.8 4.7

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Healthcare 4.4 4.5
Healthcare Affordability 6.9 6.5
Healthcare Quality 3.8 3.8

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.5 0.6
Ease of Business Registration 4.4 4.8
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.8 4.7
Freedom of Speech 7.8 6.9
Political Stability 7.3 7.0
Tax Friendliness 7.8 7.7
Visa Ease 7.0 6.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Air Quality 8.0 8.6
Cleanliness 6.0 6.8
Environmental Quality 7.3 8.3
Family Friendly 6.7 7.4
Language Barrier 7.8 7.9
Work-Life Balance 8.1 7.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Female Friendly 7.2 7.2
Racial Tolerance 7.4 7.4
Safety 7.5 7.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Airport Connectivity 4.1 3.7
Cycling 6.9 4.2
Intercity Travel Options 4.5 3.5
Public Transit 2.2 2.0
Ride-sharing Services 0.7 1.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.9 5.0
Walkability 8.3 6.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Coworking Quality 2.8 3.2
Freelance Ecosystem 3.4 3.1
Networking Opportunities 3.2 3.3
Remote Job Opportunities 2.8 2.8
Time Zone Favorability 7.4 7.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Jeans $45 per pair $43 per pair
Summer Dress $38 per dress $35 per dress
Running Shoes $110 per pair $95 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Dining Out $110 per month $80 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Cinema Ticket $10 per ticket $7.50 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Coffee $4.50 per cup $3.75 per cup
Beer $3.00 per pint $3.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $7.50 per meal $9.00 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $65 per meal $60 per meal
Fast Food Combo $11 per meal $11 per meal
Apples $4.25 per kg $4.25 per kg
Bread $2.25 per loaf $2.25 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.50 per bottle $1.75 per bottle
Milk $3.75 per liter $3.75 per liter
Rice $1.60 per kg $1.50 per kg
Chicken Fillets $7.00 per kg $7.25 per kg
Beef $9.00 per kg $9.00 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $23 per bottle $18 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Groceries $275 per month $225 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Health Insurance $30 per month $20 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Doctor Visit (GP) $38 per visit $40 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $9.00 per purchase $10 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Housing $425 per month $425 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $800 per month $800 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $2,400 per month $1,900 per month
Coworking Space $225 per month $225 per month
Coliving Space $1,100 per month $900 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Internet & Mobile $48 per month $48 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Leisure Activities $50 per month $30 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Haircut $15 per visit $15 per visit
Laundry $10 per kg $7.50 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Mobile Plan $33 per month $33 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $70 per month $65 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $20 one-time $20 one-time
Gym Membership $55 per month $50 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $20 per hour $20 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Transportation $25 per month $40 per month
Taxi Start $5.00 per trip $5.00 per trip
Taxi per km $2.50 per km $2.00 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $75 per month $38 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $13 per trip $13 per trip
Gasoline $7.25 per liter $6.75 per liter
Scooter Rental $40 per month $40 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
BZ Caye Caulker BZ Placencia
Utilities $90 per month $90 per month