As of November 12, 2026, Belize is cheaper than Uruguay for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $123 in Belize against $124 in Uruguay, a gap of 0.8%. Over the past year Uruguay has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+2.2% after inflation, against +1.3%). Both sit at US advisory Level 2. Uruguay is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Belize | Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $123 | $124 |
| Lean day | $57 | $59 |
| Comfortable day | $278 | $270 |
| Real change, 12 months | +1.3% | +2.2% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +1.0% | +2.8% |
| Versus 5-year average | +3.2% | −5.1% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 3.3 · Workable | 4.2 · Well set up |
| Index score | 53 | 54 |
| Best months | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Shoulder months | May, Nov | Apr, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
The second-longest barrier reef on earth, in an English-speaking country.
The catchPegged at two to the dollar and noticeably pricier than its neighbors. Belize City is best passed through quickly.
The calm, costly corner of South America.
The catchConsistently the region's most expensive country, and January prices on the coast double.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.