Moving to Belize from Serbia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Serbia to Belize, and you’d need to navigate life in Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belmopan averages 88°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belize compared to Serbia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RS
1.0
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
BZ
17.5

Serbia 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

RS
$2,303
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
BZ
10.8

Serbia 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

RS
45.0
BZ
21.0

Belize performs significantly better than Serbia 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

RS
29.3
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
BZ
1.3%

Serbia 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

RS
8.7%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
BZ
$12,800

Serbia 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

RS
74.2 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
BZ
11.2

Belize generally does better on family life, though Serbia leads in infant mortality.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Belmopan
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Belgrade Belmopan
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia, National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Serbia

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

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?

Serbia performs better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Serbia.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Serbia?

Serbia 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 28.4 in Serbia. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

RS BZ
Population 6,739,471 412,387
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages Serbian Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +501
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112