Moving to Belize from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan 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 74°F in Amman, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
BZ
17.5

Jordan 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

JO
$798
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
BZ
10.8

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan 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

JO
38.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
BZ
0.9t

Belize performs significantly better than Jordan 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

JO
7.1
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
BZ
1.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JO
17.9%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
BZ
$12,800

Belize generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JO
76.0 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
BZ
11.2

Belize generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Belmopan
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Amman Belmopan
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Jordan

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

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?

Jordan performs better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Jordan?

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

JO BZ
Population 10,998,531 412,387
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages Arabic Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +501
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911