Moving to Mexico from Belize

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Belize to Mexico — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Belize to Mexico. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Mexico City averages 74°F vs 88°F in Belmopan, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Belize to Mexico, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
117 ↓ 13% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Mexico?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Belize and Mexico stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
27.9
MX
26.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
MX
12.0

Mexico performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BZ
$573
MX
$1,368
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
MX
25.6

Mexico 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
MX
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
MX
3.6t

Belize performs better than Mexico 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

BZ
9.7
MX
20.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
MX
45.0%

Mexico 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%
MX
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
MX
$22,400

Mexico 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
MX
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
MX
11.9

Belize performs better than Mexico 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Mexico City
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 74°/45°F (23°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 71°/47°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Belmopan Mexico City
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize, Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Mexico

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

Mexico passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
Mexico 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 Mexico?

With 20.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mexico 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 Mexico.

Is Mexico safe for expats?

Mexico performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mexico is 26.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.9 in Belize.

How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Belize?

Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 10.8 in Belize. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Mexico?

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

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At a Glance

BZ MX
Population 412,387 129,150,971
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) Mexican Peso (MX$)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +501 +52
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 911