A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Curitiba vs. Belize City for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Curitiba or Belize City?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Curitiba and Belize City can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Curitiba or Belize City?

Curitiba

Curitiba is a relatively large city that is convenient to visit if you're traveling to Iguazu Falls from either Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo. It is worth a day or two stop over because it has a great old city that has been restored. It's also the capital of Parana, Brazil. Curitiba is one of the more wealthy cities in the southern region of Brazil. It has a diverse population with many immigrants and some interesting cultural events.

Belize City

Belize City is the largest city in Belize. It was once the capital of the country, but due to massive hurricane damage in 1961, the country decided to relocate it capital. With a population of 57,000 people, Belize City is located right at the mouth of the Haulover Creek.

This gorgeous tropical city experiences a monsoon climate – meaning there are warm and humid conditions throughout the course of the year. There is a wet season from May to January, so plan for a little bit of rain in that time.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Brazil, The Best Tours for Seniors to Brazil, The Best G Adventures Tours to Belize, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Belize.


Which place is cheaper, Belize City or Curitiba?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Curitiba Prices
    Brazil Prices
    Belize City Prices
    Belize Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Curitiba $90
    Belize City $108

The average daily cost (per person) in Curitiba is $90, while the average daily cost in Belize City is $108. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Curitiba and Belize City in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Curitiba $29
    Belize City $49
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Curitiba $58
    Belize City $98
Compare Hotels in Curitiba and Belize City

Looking for a hotel in Curitiba or Belize City? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Curitiba


Hotels in Belize City


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Curitiba Hotel Prices and Belize City Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Curitiba $15
    Belize City $5.81
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Curitiba

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Curitiba:


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.88

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Curitiba

Also for Curitiba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Shared Transfer: Curitiba International Airport: $40
  • Private Transfer from Porto Belo Port to Curitiba City Hotels: $265
  • Private Transfer from Porto Belo Port to Curitiba Airport (CWB): $265
  • Private Transfer from Curitiba City to Curitiba Airport (CWB): $38
  • Private Transfer from Curitiba City Hotels to Porto Belo Port: $265
  • Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Porto Belo Port : $265
  • Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport: $109
  • Curitiba to Curitiba Airport (CWB) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
  • Curitiba to Curitiba Airport (CWB) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
  • Curitiba Airport CWB to Curitiba hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $37
  • Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $74
  • Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $95

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belize City

Also for Belize City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Belize City Airport to Placencia Private Transfer: $150
  • Private Transfer from Belize City and Airport to Placencia: $150
  • Private Transfer from Belize City To Hopkins Village : $115
  • Philip S.W. Belize Airport (BZE) to Belize City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $110
  • Belize Airport (BZE) to Belize city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $108
  • Belize Airport (BZE) to San Ignacio - Arrival Private Transfer: $89
  • Private transfer from the Philip Goldson Airport to San Ignacio: $80
  • Private Transfer from Belize City Port to Belize Airport (BZE): $72
  • Belize City to Philip S.W. Belize Airport (BZE) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
  • Philip S.W. Belize Airport (BZE) to Belize city hotels -Arrival Private Transfer: $55
  • Belize City to Belize Airport (BZE) - Departure Private Transfer: $54

Is it cheaper to fly into Curitiba or Belize City?

Prices for flights to both Belize City and Curitiba change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Curitiba $47
    Belize City $47
Typical Food Prices in Curitiba

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Curitiba:


  • Chips
    $0.84

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Curitiba

For Curitiba, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Bar-hopping and Food Tour in Curitiba: $36
  • Curitiba's History Food Tour: $70
  • Curitiba Tour by Night with Dinner: $95

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belize City

For Belize City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Altun Ha Mayan Site & Food Tour - fish farm & restaurant : $80

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Curitiba $19
    Belize City $29

Tours and Activities in Curitiba

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Curitiba.

  • Full Day Tour to Vila Velha and Buraco do Padre: $160
  • 4 Hour City Tour in Curitiba: $73
  • 8-hour guided tour of the Dutch Colonies of Paraná: $203
  • 8h full city tour in Curitiba: $94
  • CRAFT BREWERS TOUR By Jens Tours: $72
  • Complete Tour to Ilha do Mel: $157
  • Discover Vila Velha State Park Tour and Witmarsum Colony: $163
  • Experience the Best of City Tour Highlights: $59
  • Full-day tour in Curitiba: $78
  • Gastronomic Tour in Curitiba with Jens Tours: $81
  • Guided tour to the Canyon of Guartelá: $189
  • Half Day Curitiba Sightseeing Tour: $43

Tours and Activities in Belize City

For Belize City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure from Belize City: $195
  • ATM Cave Adventure "Actun Tunichil Muknal" (from Belize City): $235
  • Altun Ha Cave Tubing and Zip line Tours from Belize City: $268
  • Altun Ha Mayan Ruins & Zipline Tour from Belize City All Inclusive: $210
  • Altun Ha Mayan Site tour from Belize City: $85
  • Altun Ha and Howler Monkey Sanctuary Tour: $200
  • Belize City Tour: $40
  • Belizean Bits & Bites Food Tastings and City Tour in Belize: $60
  • Birding by Boat Cruise at Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary from Belize City: $300
  • Cave Kayak tour for Belize Car Rental : $59
  • Cave Kayaking and Jungle Zip line Adventures : $175
  • Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure from Belize City: $115

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Curitiba $13
    Belize City $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Curitiba

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Curitiba:


  • Beer
    $0.42


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Curitiba and Belize City, we can see that Belize City is more expensive. And not only is Curitiba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Curitiba is in South America and Belize City is in Central America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Curitiba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Curitiba and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Belize City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Belize City than you might in Curitiba.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Curitiba Expensive? and Is Belize City Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Curitiba or Belize City?

Curitiba has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Belize City. When comparing the sizes of Curitiba and Belize City, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.