Moving to Belize from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Belize. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
BZ
17.5

Fiji performs better than Belize across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
BZ
10.8

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji 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

FJ
37.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
BZ
0.9t

Belize performs significantly better than Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
BZ
1.3%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Belize leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
BZ
$12,800

Fiji performs 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

FJ
74.3 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
BZ
11.2

Belize generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Belmopan
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Suva Belmopan
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Belize passport holders can enter Fiji 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 Belize?

With 9.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Belize can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Fiji and Belize.

Is Belize safe for expats?

Fiji performs better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Fiji?

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

The official languages in Belize are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ BZ
Population 943,737 412,387
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +501
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911