Moving to Belize from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Belize, and you’d need to navigate life in Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belize compared to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
BZ
17.5

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Belize leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
BZ
10.8

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BD
66.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
BZ
0.9t

Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Belize leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
7.1
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
BZ
1.3%

Belize performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
BZ
$12,800

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Belize leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
BZ
11.2

Belize performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Belmopan
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Dhaka Belmopan
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°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 Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

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?

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Belize leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

BD BZ
Population 165,650,475 412,387
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages Bengali Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +501
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999