Moving to Belize from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belize compared to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
BZ
17.5

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Belize leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
BZ
10.8

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LC
20.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
BZ
0.9t

Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though Belize leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LC
10.8
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
BZ
1.3%

Saint Lucia 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

LC
11.1%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
BZ
$12,800

Saint Lucia 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

LC
79.0 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
BZ
11.2

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Belmopan
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Castries Belmopan
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Belize without a visa.
Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Belize passport holders can enter Saint Lucia 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?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Belize leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Saint Lucia?

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Belize compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

LC BZ
Population 167,122 412,387
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages English Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +501
Time zones 1 1