Moving to Belize from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Marshall Islands to Belize — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Marshall Islands to Belize.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Marshall Islands and Belize stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
BZ
17.5

Marshall Islands 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

MH
$874
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
BZ
10.9

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
BZ
0.9t

Marshall Islands performs better than Belize across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MH
2.4
BZ
9.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

MH
65.9%
BZ
80.0%

Belize performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
BZ
8.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$8,489
BZ
$7,865

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MH
67.1 yrs
BZ
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
22.7
BZ
10.8

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands 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.

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
Marshall Islands passport holders can enter Belize without a visa.
Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

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

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?

With 9.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Belize can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Marshall Islands and Belize.

Is Belize safe for expats?

Marshall Islands performs better than Belize across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Marshall Islands?

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in adult obesity rate. There are 10.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in Belize?

The official languages in Belize are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH BZ
Population 36,282 422,924
Currency United States Dollar ($) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages English, Marshallese Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +692 +501
Time zones 1 1