Moving to Belize from Jamaica
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Jamaica to Belize — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Jamaica to Belize. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Jamaica to Belize, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Belize?
Top countries of origin for Belize's foreign-born residents.
- 26,767
- 10,016
- 9,784
- 4,647
- 3,997
- 2,323
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9.561
Jamaica
Key Indicator Comparison
How Jamaica and Belize stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Belize performs significantly better than Jamaica across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Belize performs significantly better than Jamaica across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Jamaica generally does better on infrastructure, though Belize leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Jamaica generally does better on employment & economy, though Belize leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Belize performs significantly better than Jamaica 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kingston | Belmopan |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) |
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| Month | Kingston | Belmopan |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/70°F (30.3°/21.1°C) | 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.0°C) | 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) |
| Mar | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.6°C) | 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) |
| Apr | 88°/73°F (31.1°/22.6°C) | 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) |
| May | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.6°C) | 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) |
| Jun | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.2°C) | 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) |
| Jul | 91°/76°F (32.8°/24.3°C) | 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) |
| Aug | 91°/76°F (32.7°/24.2°C) | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) |
| Sep | 90°/75°F (32.1°/24.0°C) | 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.7°/23.4°C) | 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) |
| Nov | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.8°C) | 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) |
| Dec | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.8°C) | 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service, Jamaica,
National Meteorological Service of Belize
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jamaica 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.
Jamaica passport holder visiting Belize
Visa Free
Belize passport holder visiting Jamaica
Visa FreeData: 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 Jamaica and Belize.
Is Belize safe for expats?
Belize performs significantly better than Jamaica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 53.3 in Jamaica.
How is healthcare in Belize compared to Jamaica?
Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in health coverage index. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 5.5 in Jamaica. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jamaica: 74).
What's the weather like in Belize compared to Jamaica?
The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 89°F in Kingston. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Kingston gets 32.0 in.
What language do they speak in Belize?
The official languages in Belize are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. In Jamaica, the official languages are English and Jamaican Patois.
