Caye Caulkeris 12% cheaper Dorms avg $20/night vs $18/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇧🇿 Caye Caulker
🇺🇾 Montevideo
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
5 hostels, avg 7.4 rating
★★★★★
13 hostels, avg 8.1 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $60/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $1862/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $4.50, dorms avg $30
★★★★★
Coffee $4.59, dorms avg $18
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $3.00, 5 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $4.64, 13 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
0 attractions
★★★★★
30 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇧🇿 Caye Caulker | 🇺🇾 Montevideo | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $45 cheaper | $51 | $6/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $65 cheaper | $74 | $9/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $105 cheaper | $110 | $5/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇧🇿 Caye Caulker | 🇺🇾 Montevideo |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $10 47% less | $18.70 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $25 19% less | $30.95 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3 35% less | $4.64 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $4 13% less | $4.59 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1 35% less | $1.55 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇧🇿
Caye Caulker
Belize
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelTropical Oasis (8.2)
Annual dorm avg$20/night
Total hostels5
🇺🇾▼
Montevideo
Uruguay
36
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $18/night). Plenty to see (30 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMediomundo Hostel (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$18/night
Total hostels13
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇧🇿 Caye Caulker
🇺🇾 Montevideo
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Caye Caulker & Montevideo
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇧🇿 Caye Caulker
29°C
High
/
24°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 38mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
🇺🇾 Montevideo
24°C
High
/
20°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 85mm/month
Best months: Jan, May, Aug, Nov
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇧🇿 Caye Caulker
1. Caballito de MarFree
2. Caribbean Sprinter Water TaxiFree
3. Jumping platformFree
4. Playa Del NinoFree
5. Ras CreekFree
🇺🇾 Montevideo
1. Casa de Antonio MonteroFree
2. Casa de Fructuoso RiveraFree
3. Museo de Historia del ArteFree
4. Museo del Fútbol
5. Obelisco a los Constituyentes de 1830Free
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