Moving to Belize from Laos

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Laos to Belize, and you’d need to navigate life in Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LA
16.4
BZ
17.5

Laos 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

LA
$123
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LA
3.3
BZ
10.8

Laos 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

LA
69.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LA
3.4t
BZ
0.9t

Belize performs significantly better than Laos 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

LA
2.4
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LA
4.8%
BZ
1.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LA
1.2%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$8,400
BZ
$12,800

Laos generally does better on employment & economy, though Belize leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LA
68.2 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LA
37.8
BZ
11.2

Belize performs significantly better than Laos 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.

Vientiane Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1660 mm)
88° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vientiane Belmopan
Jan–Mar 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Vientiane Belmopan
Jan 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR, National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.

Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Laos

Visa on Arrival
Belize passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos.

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?

Laos performs better than Belize across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Laos?

Laos 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 3.3 in Laos. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

LA BZ
Population 7,749,595 412,387
Currency Laotian Kip (LAK) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages Lao Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +856 +501
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191