Moving to Belize from Bahrain

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahrain to Belize, and you’d need to navigate life in Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belize compared to Bahrain.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BH
0.1
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
BZ
17.5

Bahrain 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

BH
$2,555
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
BZ
10.8

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BH
68.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
BZ
0.9t

Belize performs significantly better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BH
18.7
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
BZ
1.3%

Bahrain 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

BH
1.2%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
BZ
$12,800

Bahrain 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

BH
79.9 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
BZ
11.2

Bahrain 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.

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manama Belmopan
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Manama Belmopan
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services, National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Belize passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahrain.

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?

Bahrain performs better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Bahrain?

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

BH BZ
Population 1,540,558 412,387
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages Arabic Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +973 +501
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999