Moving to Belize from Liberia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Liberia to Belize? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belize compared to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
BZ
17.5

Liberia 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

LR
$233
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
BZ
10.8

Liberia 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

LR
60.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
BZ
0.9t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Belize leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LR
0.3
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
BZ
1.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
BZ
$12,800

Belize generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LR
65.5 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
BZ
11.2

Belize performs significantly better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liberia 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.

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Liberia

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Belize: 9.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belize offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Belize safe for expats?

Liberia performs better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Liberia?

Liberia 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 1.8 in Liberia. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

LR BZ
Population 5,358,483 412,387
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages English Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +501
Time zones 1 1