Moving to Belize from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Vanuatu to Belize — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Vanuatu to Belize.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vanuatu to Belize.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
BZ
17.5

Vanuatu 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

VU
$141
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
BZ
10.8

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu 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

VU
57.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
BZ
0.9t

Vanuatu 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

VU
1.1
BZ
9.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
BZ
62.0%

Vanuatu generally does better on infrastructure, though Belize leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
BZ
$12,800

Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Belize leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VU
75.1 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
BZ
11.2

Belize performs significantly better than Vanuatu 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.

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Belmopan
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Port Vila Belmopan
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
Belize passport holders can enter Vanuatu 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Belize has 9.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Belize safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Vanuatu?

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

VU BZ
Population 308,043 412,387
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages Bislama, English, French Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +501
Time zones 1 1