Moving to Belize from Guam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guam to Belize.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Guam 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

GU
4.2
BZ
27.9

Guam performs better than Belize across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GU
0.0t
BZ
0.9t

Guam performs better than Belize 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

GU
1.8
BZ
9.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GU
80.5%
BZ
62.0%

Guam 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

GU
5.4%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GU
$35,600
BZ
$12,800

Guam 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

GU
77.5 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GU
11.5
BZ
11.2

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guam 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.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Guam

Visa Required
Belize passport holders need a visa to enter Guam.

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 Guam and Belize.

Is Belize safe for expats?

Guam performs better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Guam.

What language do they speak in Belize?

The official languages in Belize are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. In Guam, the official languages are Chamorro, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GU BZ
Population 169,086 412,387
Currency United States Dollar ($) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages Chamorro, English, Spanish Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1671 +501
Time zones 1 1