Moving to Belize from Venezuela

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Venezuela 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 Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.6
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
BZ
17.5

Venezuela 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

VE
$186
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
BZ
10.8

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VE
32.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
BZ
0.9t

Belize performs significantly better than Venezuela 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

VE
9.6
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
BZ
1.3%

Belize generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.5%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
BZ
$12,800

Venezuela 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

VE
73.3 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
BZ
11.2

Belize performs significantly better than Venezuela 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.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Belmopan
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Caracas Belmopan
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela 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.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Free
Belize passport holders can enter Venezuela 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?

Venezuela performs better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.6 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in adult obesity rate. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

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

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At a Glance

VE BZ
Population 29,789,730 412,387
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages Spanish Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +58 +501
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171