Moving to Belize from Florida

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Florida to Belize.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Florida to Belize, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
4,647 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Belize · UN DESA

Who's moving to Belize?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

FL
32.6%
BZ
24.1%

Belize performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

FL
90.4%
BZ
62.0%

Florida performs better than Belize across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FL
4.4%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

FL
$57,636
BZ
$12,800

Florida performs better than Belize across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

FL
77.5 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs

Florida performs better than Belize across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

TallahasseeRain: 59.2 in/yr (1504 mm)
80°/56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsTallahasseeBelmopan
Jan–Mar68°/43°F (20°/6°C)85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun86°/61°F (30°/16°C)91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep91°/71°F (33°/22°C)89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec73°/48°F (23°/9°C)85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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MonthTallahasseeBelmopan
Jan64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C)82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C)85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C)88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C)91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C)93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C)90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C)89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C)90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C)89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C)87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C)85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°C)82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Belize without a visa.
Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting United States

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

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?

Usually fine from major cities in Belize. 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 Belize compared to Florida?

Belize performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 80°F in Tallahassee. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tallahassee gets 59.2 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

BZ
Population18,801,310412,387
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Belize Dollar (BZD)
LanguagesEnglishBelizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+1+501
Time zones111
Emergency number911