Moving to Vermont from Belize

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Belize to Vermont. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Montpelier averages 56°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 Vermont, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
820 ↑ 31% vs 2022

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.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

BZ
24.1%
VT
27.2%

Belize performs better than Vermont across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

BZ
62.0%
VT
88.4%

Vermont performs significantly better than Belize across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BZ
8.3%
VT
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
VT
$56,462

Vermont 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
VT
78.8 yrs

Vermont performs significantly better than Belize across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Montpelier Rain: 42.4 in/yr (1078 mm)
56° / 32°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Montpelier
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 34°/8°F (1°/-13°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 67°/42°F (20°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C)
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Month Belmopan Montpelier
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 28°/3°F (-2.2°/-15.9°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 33°/6°F (0.3°/-14.5°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 42°/16°F (5.4°/-8.9°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 55°/30°F (12.8°/-1.1°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 69°/42°F (20.3°/5.5°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 78°/53°F (25.5°/11.7°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.2°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 59°/35°F (15.1°/1.4°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 46°/26°F (7.6°/-3.4°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 32°/13°F (0.2°/-10.8°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize, National Weather Service 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

Belize passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Belize passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
United States 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 Vermont?

Usually fine from major cities in Vermont. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Vermont compared to Belize?

Belize performs better than Vermont across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Montpelier is 56°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Montpelier receives around 42.4 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Vermont?

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

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At a Glance

BZ
Population 412,387 625,741
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +501 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911