Moving to United States from Belize
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Belize to United States — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Belize to United States. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Washington averages 66°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 United States, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Belize to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Belize
Key Indicator Comparison
How Belize and United States stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United States 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
Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Belize generally does better on environment, though United States leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
United States generally does better on infrastructure, though Belize leads in water stress level.
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
United States performs significantly better than Belize across all employment & economy metrics.
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
United States 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Belmopan | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) |
View all months
| Month | Belmopan | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) |
| Feb | 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) |
| Apr | 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) |
| May | 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) |
| Oct | 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) |
| Dec | 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) |
Data:
National Meteorological Service of Belize,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Belize passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States 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 United States?
With 37.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United States 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 United States.
Is United States safe for expats?
United States performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United States is 6.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.9 in Belize.
How is healthcare in United States compared to Belize?
Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 10.8 in Belize. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).
What's the weather like in United States compared to Belize?
The average high temperature in Washington is 66°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Washington receives around 41.5 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.
What language do they speak in United States?
The official language in United States is English. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.
