Moving to Guatemala from Belize
What to Expect
Considering a move from Belize to Guatemala? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Belize to Guatemala. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Guatemala City averages 77°F vs 88°F in Belmopan, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Belize to Guatemala.
Who's moving to Guatemala?
Top countries of origin for Guatemala's foreign-born residents.
- 20,683
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Guatemala compared to Belize.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Guatemala performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Guatemala generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Belize performs better than Guatemala across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Belize performs better than Guatemala across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Belize generally does better on employment & economy, though Guatemala leads in unemployment rate.
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 performs better than Guatemala 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Belmopan | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
View all months
| Month | Belmopan | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) |
| May | 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) |
| Jul | 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) |
| Aug | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) |
| Sep | 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) |
| Oct | 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) |
| Nov | 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) |
| Dec | 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) |
Data:
National Meteorological Service of Belize,
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize and Guatemala. To live, work, or study long-term in Guatemala, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guatemala's immigration authority.
Belize passport holder visiting Guatemala
Visa Free
Guatemala passport holder visiting Belize
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 Guatemala?
Connectivity is usually fine (Guatemala: 3.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guatemala offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Guatemala safe for expats?
Guatemala performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guatemala is 20.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.9 in Belize.
How is healthcare in Guatemala compared to Belize?
Guatemala generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Guatemala, compared to 10.8 in Belize. Guatemala scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).
What's the weather like in Guatemala compared to Belize?
The average high temperature in Guatemala City is 77°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Guatemala City receives around 46.7 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.
What language do they speak in Guatemala?
The official language in Guatemala is Spanish. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.
