Moving to Belize from Aruba
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Aruba to Belize — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Aruba to Belize, and you’d need to navigate life in Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Aruba and Belize stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Aruba performs better than Belize across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Belize performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Aruba performs better than Belize across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Aruba performs better than Belize across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Belize generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba 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.
Belize passport holder visiting Aruba
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Belize?
With 9.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Belize can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Aruba and Belize.
Is Belize safe for expats?
Aruba performs better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.
What language do they speak in Belize?
The official languages in Belize are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.
