Moving to Belize from Maldives

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Maldives to Belize, and you’d need to navigate life in Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belize compared to Maldives.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MV
0.6
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MV
1.3
BZ
17.5

Maldives 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

MV
$2,288
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

MV
21.6
BZ
10.8

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MV
29.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MV
3.6t
BZ
0.9t

Belize performs significantly better than Maldives 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

MV
17.4
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MV
15.7%
BZ
1.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MV
4.1%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$22,400
BZ
$12,800

Maldives performs better than Belize across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MV
76.9 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
25.7
BZ
11.2

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives 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.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
Maldives passport holders can enter Belize without a visa.
Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Maldives

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

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?

Maldives performs better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Maldives?

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 21.6 in Maldives. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

MV BZ
Population 390,164 412,387
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages Maldivian Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +960 +501
Time zones 1 1