Moving to Belize from Senegal

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Senegal 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 Senegal.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SN
20.8
BZ
17.5

Belize performs significantly better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SN
$206
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SN
1.3
BZ
10.8

Senegal 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

SN
65.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SN
0.8t
BZ
0.9t

Senegal 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

SN
1.4
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SN
16.3%
BZ
1.3%

Belize performs significantly better than Senegal across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SN
2.9%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SN
$4,400
BZ
$12,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SN
70.0 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SN
32.4
BZ
11.2

Belize performs significantly better than Senegal 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.

Dakar Rain: 14.9 in/yr (379 mm)
82° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dakar Belmopan
Jan–Mar 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Dakar Belmopan
Jan 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM) Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM), National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.

Senegal passport

Senegal passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Senegal

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

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?

Belize performs significantly better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Senegal?

Senegal 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 1.3 in Senegal. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

SN BZ
Population 17,923,036 412,387
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages French Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +221 +501
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17