Moving to Jamaica from Belize
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Belize to Jamaica — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Belize to Jamaica, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Jamaica?
Top countries of origin for Jamaica's foreign-born residents.
- 6,349
- 4,832
- 2,343
- 1,825
- 1,338
- 1,148
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21.7
Belize
Key Indicator Comparison
How Belize and Jamaica stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Belize performs better than Jamaica 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Belize performs better than Jamaica across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Belize generally does better on infrastructure, though Jamaica leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Belize generally does better on employment & economy, though Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 87°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
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| Month | Belmopan | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) | 87°/70°F (30.3°/21.1°C) |
| Feb | 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.0°C) |
| Mar | 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.6°C) |
| Apr | 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/22.6°C) |
| May | 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.6°C) |
| Jun | 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.2°C) |
| Jul | 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) | 91°/76°F (32.8°/24.3°C) |
| Aug | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) | 91°/76°F (32.7°/24.2°C) |
| Sep | 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/24.0°C) |
| Oct | 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) | 89°/74°F (31.7°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.8°C) |
Data:
National Meteorological Service of Belize,
Meteorological Service, Jamaica
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize and Jamaica. To live, work, or study long-term in Jamaica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Jamaica's immigration authority.
Belize passport holder visiting Jamaica
Visa Free
Jamaica 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 Jamaica?
With 15.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Jamaica can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Belize and Jamaica.
Is Jamaica safe for expats?
Belize performs better than Jamaica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jamaica is 53.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.9 in Belize.
How is healthcare in Jamaica compared to Belize?
Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in health coverage index. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Jamaica, compared to 10.8 in Belize. Jamaica scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).
What's the weather like in Jamaica compared to Belize?
The average high temperature in Kingston is 89°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Kingston receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.
What language do they speak in Jamaica?
The official languages in Jamaica are English and Jamaican Patois. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.
