Moving to Belize from Austria

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Austria to Belize — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Austria to Belize, and you’d need to navigate life in Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belmopan averages 88°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Austria to Belize.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
BZ
17.5

Austria performs better than Belize across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
BZ
10.8

Austria 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

AT
17.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
BZ
0.9t

Austria 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

AT
29.6
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
BZ
1.3%

Austria 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

AT
5.2%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
BZ
$12,800

Austria performs better than Belize across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AT
82.3 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
BZ
11.2

Austria generally does better on family life, though Belize leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Belmopan
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Vienna Belmopan
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria, National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria 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.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
Austria passport holders can enter Belize without a visa.
Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Required
Belize passport holders need a visa to enter Austria.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Belize has 9.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Belize safe for expats?

Austria performs better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Austria?

Austria 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 55.1 in Austria. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

What's the weather like in Belize compared to Austria?

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

AT BZ
Population 8,913,088 412,387
Currency Euro (€) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages German Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +501
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112