Moving to Belize from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Antigua and Barbuda to Belize? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belize compared to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AG
10.7
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AG
7.5
BZ
17.5

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Belize across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AG
$1,241
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

AG
29.0
BZ
10.8

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AG
19.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AG
3.8t
BZ
0.9t

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on environment, though Belize leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AG
10.6
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AG
8.5%
BZ
1.3%

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Belize leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AG
11.0%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$28,700
BZ
$12,800

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Belize leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AG
77.8 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AG
14.3
BZ
11.2

Belize generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Saint John's Rain: 41.4 in/yr (1052 mm)
85° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Saint John's Belmopan
Jan–Mar 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Saint John's Belmopan
Jan 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda and Belize. To live, work, or study long-term in Belize, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belize's immigration authority.

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Belize without a visa.
Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Free
Belize passport holders can enter Antigua and Barbuda without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Belize?

Connectivity is usually fine (Belize: 9.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belize offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Belize safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).

What's the weather like in Belize compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

The official languages in Belize are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AG BZ
Population 100,335 412,387
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages English Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1268 +501
Time zones 1 1