Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇲🇽 Cancun
🇧🇿 Caye Caulker
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 7.6 rating
★★★★★
5 hostels, avg 7.4 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $60/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $60/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $3.92, dorms avg $30
★★★★★
Coffee $4.50, dorms avg $30
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $3.00, 15 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $3.00, 5 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
0 attractions
★★★★★
0 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇲🇽 Cancun | 🇧🇿 Caye Caulker | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $45 | $45 | — |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $55 cheaper | $65 | $10/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $100 cheaper | $105 | $5/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇲🇽 Cancun | 🇧🇿 Caye Caulker |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $6 40% less | $10 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $18 28% less | $25 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3.50 | $3 14% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $3 25% less | $4 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.70 30% less | $1 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇲🇽
Cancun
Mexico
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMezcal Boutique Hotel (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$17/night
Total hostels15
🇧🇿
Caye Caulker
Belize
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelTropical Oasis (8.2)
Annual dorm avg$20/night
Total hostels5
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇲🇽 Cancun
🇧🇿 Caye Caulker
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (30d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Cancun & Caye Caulker
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇲🇽 Cancun
28°C
High
/
24°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 38mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
🇧🇿 Caye Caulker
29°C
High
/
24°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 38mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇲🇽 Cancun
No attraction data
🇧🇿 Caye Caulker
1. Caballito de MarFree
2. Caribbean Sprinter Water TaxiFree
3. Jumping platformFree
4. Playa Del NinoFree
5. Ras CreekFree
Common Questions
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