Moving to Belize from Indonesia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Indonesia to Belize, and you’d need to navigate life in Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ID
0.6
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ID
11.3
BZ
17.5

Indonesia 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

ID
$417
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ID
6.9
BZ
10.8

Indonesia 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

ID
58.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ID
2.9t
BZ
0.9t

Belize performs significantly better than Indonesia 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

ID
4.9
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ID
29.7%
BZ
1.3%

Belize generally does better on infrastructure, though Indonesia leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ID
3.4%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$14,100
BZ
$12,800

Indonesia 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

ID
73.1 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ID
19.7
BZ
11.2

Belize performs significantly better than Indonesia 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.

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jakarta Belmopan
Jan–Mar 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Jakarta Belmopan
Jan 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Indonesia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Belize passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Indonesia.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Belize has 9.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Belize safe for expats?

Indonesia performs better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Indonesia?

Indonesia 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 6.9 in Indonesia. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

ID BZ
Population 277,329,163 412,387
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages Indonesian Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +62 +501
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112