Moving to Belize from Oregon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oregon to Belize. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belmopan averages 88°F vs 64°F in Salem, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Oregon to Belize, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
4,647 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Belize · UN DESA

Who's moving to Belize?

Top countries of origin for Belize's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

OR
31.9%
BZ
24.1%

Belize performs significantly better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

OR
91.8%
BZ
62.0%

Oregon performs better than Belize across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OR
5.1%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OR
$61,622
BZ
$12,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

OR
78.8 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs

Oregon performs better than Belize across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Salem Rain: 39.7 in/yr (1008 mm)
64° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Salem Belmopan
Jan–Mar 52°/36°F (11°/2°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/45°F (20°/7°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/51°F (27°/11°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/38°F (12°/3°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Salem Belmopan
Jan 48°/35°F (8.7°/1.5°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.4°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.9°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 61°/40°F (16.2°/4.2°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.1°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.6°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 82°/53°F (27.8°/11.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 82°/53°F (28.0°/11.6°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 77°/48°F (24.9°/9.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 64°/42°F (17.8°/5.7°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 53°/38°F (11.4°/3.6°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 46°/34°F (7.9°/1.1°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Belize without a visa.
Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Belize passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Working remotely from Belize's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Oregon and Belize.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Oregon?

Belize performs significantly better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 64°F in Salem. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Salem gets 39.7 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

BZ
Population 3,831,074 412,387
Currency United States Dollar ($) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages English Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +501
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911