Moving to Belize from Libya

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Libya 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 78°F in Tripoli, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belize compared to Libya.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LY
34.0
BZ
17.5

Belize performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LY
$1,055
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

LY
21.6
BZ
10.8

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya 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

LY
54.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LY
8.7t
BZ
0.9t

Belize performs significantly better than Libya 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

LY
4.8
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LY
817.1%
BZ
1.3%

Belize performs significantly better than Libya across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LY
18.7%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LY
$17,700
BZ
$12,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LY
77.2 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LY
11.2
BZ
11.2

Libya generally does better on family life, though Belize leads in infant mortality.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tripoli Belmopan
Jan–Mar 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Tripoli Belmopan
Jan 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Libya 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.

Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Libya

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

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?

Belize performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Libya?

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 21.6 in Libya. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 78°F in Tripoli. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tripoli gets 13.1 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

LY BZ
Population 7,137,931 412,387
Currency Libyan Dinar (LYD) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages Arabic Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +218 +501
Time zones 1 1