Moving to Italy from Belize

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Belize to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 88°F in Belmopan, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Belize to Italy, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
6 ↑ 200% vs 2022

people moved from Belize to Italy · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Italy?

Top countries of origin for Italy's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
27.9
IT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
IT
5.0

Italy performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BZ
$573
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
IT
42.5

Italy 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

BZ
21.0
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
IT
5.1t

Belize generally does better on environment, though Italy 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

BZ
9.7
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
IT
29.6%

Italy 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

BZ
8.3%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
IT
$52,700

Italy performs significantly 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

BZ
75.8 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
IT
3.2

Italy 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Rome
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Belmopan Rome
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize, Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize and Italy. To live, work, or study long-term in Italy, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Italy's immigration authority.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Belize

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 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 Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.9 in Belize.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Belize?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 10.8 in Belize. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ IT
Population 412,387 61,095,551
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) Euro (€)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +501 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112