Moving to Belize from Saudi Arabia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Belize, and you’d need to navigate life in Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belize compared to Saudi Arabia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SA
0.8
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SA
18.5
BZ
17.5

Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Belize leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SA
$3,475
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SA
30.8
BZ
10.8

Saudi Arabia 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

SA
91.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SA
18.5t
BZ
0.9t

Belize performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia 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

SA
37.0
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SA
974.2%
BZ
1.3%

Saudi Arabia 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

SA
4.9%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SA
$49,600
BZ
$12,800

Saudi Arabia 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

SA
76.7 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SA
12.3
BZ
11.2

Belize generally does better on family life, though Saudi Arabia 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.

Riyadh Rain: 4.4 in/yr (111 mm)
92° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Riyadh Belmopan
Jan–Mar 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Riyadh Belmopan
Jan 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: National Center for Meteorology National Center for Meteorology, National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.

Saudi Arabia passport

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Required
Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa to enter Belize.
Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia

Visa Required
Belize passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia.

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?

Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Belize leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia 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 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).

What's the weather like in Belize compared to Saudi Arabia?

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

SA BZ
Population 35,354,380 412,387
Currency Saudi Riyal (SAR) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages Arabic Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +966 +501
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911