Moving to Belize from Gambia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Gambia to Belize? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belize compared to Gambia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GM
22.0
BZ
17.5

Belize performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GM
$94
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GM
1.0
BZ
10.8

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GM
90.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GM
0.2t
BZ
0.9t

Gambia generally does better on environment, though Belize leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GM
0.2
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GM
2.2%
BZ
1.3%

Belize performs significantly better than Gambia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GM
6.5%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GM
$2,900
BZ
$12,800

Belize generally does better on employment & economy, though Gambia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GM
67.6 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GM
37.2
BZ
11.2

Belize performs significantly better than Gambia 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.

Banjul Rain: 32.3 in/yr (821 mm)
90° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Banjul Belmopan
Jan–Mar 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Banjul Belmopan
Jan 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources, National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia 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.

Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Gambia

Visa Free
Belize passport holders can enter Gambia 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Belize: 9.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belize offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Belize safe for expats?

Belize performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Gambia?

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

GM BZ
Population 2,413,403 412,387
Currency Gambian Dalasi (GMD) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages English Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +220 +501
Time zones 1 1