Moving to Belize from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belize compared to Rwanda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RW
3.6
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
BZ
17.5

Rwanda 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

RW
$177
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
BZ
10.8

Rwanda 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

RW
62.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
BZ
0.9t

Rwanda 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
BZ
1.3%

Belize performs significantly better than Rwanda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RW
14.9%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
BZ
$12,800

Belize performs significantly better than Rwanda across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RW
65.8 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
BZ
11.2

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kigali Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Belmopan
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Kigali Belmopan
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda 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.

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

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?

Rwanda performs better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Rwanda?

Rwanda 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 1.2 in Rwanda. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

The official languages in Belize are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW BZ
Population 13,173,730 412,387
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +501
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112