Moving to Belize from Israel

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Israel to Belize, and you’d need to navigate life in Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belmopan averages 88°F vs 72°F in Jerusalem, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Israel 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

IL
1.6
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IL
4.2
BZ
17.5

Israel 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

IL
$4,033
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
BZ
10.8

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize 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

IL
15.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
BZ
0.9t

Israel generally does better on environment, though Belize leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IL
29.4
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
BZ
1.3%

Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Belize leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
BZ
$12,800

Israel 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

IL
83.3 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
BZ
11.2

Israel generally does better on family life, though Belize leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Belmopan
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Jerusalem Belmopan
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Israel

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Belize passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Israel.

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 Israel and Belize.

Is Belize safe for expats?

Israel performs better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Israel?

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 37.1 in Israel. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

The official languages in Belize are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL BZ
Population 8,914,885 412,387
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +501
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100