Thinking about moving to Belize City? Here's what daily life looks like for an American who works remotely: what it costs in dollars, where people live, the weather all year, and what to sort out before you land. The weather, local time and exchange rate on this page are live.
Right now in Belize City
Live weather by Open-Meteo · Rates by ExchangeRate-API. Updates each time you open the page.
At a glance
| Population | About 60,000 people |
|---|---|
| Language | English (and Spanish, Kriol) |
| Currency | Belize dollar (BZD) |
| Time zone | … |
| Main airport | Philip S. W. Goldson International (BZE), about 20 minutes |
| Flights from the US | Nonstops from several US cities (Miami, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta and more) to Belize City (BZE) |
| Power plugs | Type A, B and G, 110 V (US plugs usually work) |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Visa route for remote workers | Work where you vacation · Belize visa guide |
What it costs
| Item | About in USD |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom, city center | $342 |
| 1-bedroom, outside center | $191 |
| 3-bedroom, city center | $566 |
| 3-bedroom, outside center | $325 |
| Inexpensive restaurant meal | $6.29 |
| Home internet, 60 Mbps+ | $27.37 |
Numbeo has few data points for Belize City, so treat these figures as rough.
Weather through the year
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Monthly averages from 2016–2025, from Open-Meteo historical weather data (ERA5 reanalysis). Rain totals from weather models can run high in mountain cities, so treat them as a guide to the wet and dry seasons.
Where to live
Fort George
Historic waterfront.
Kings Park
Residential and quieter.
Our plans match neighborhoods to how you work, your budget and who's moving with you.
Getting around
The main port and transport hub; taxis and water taxis to the cayes. Most expats live elsewhere.
Language and English
English is the official language.
Healthcare
Healthcare is basic; serious cases often go to Mexico, Guatemala or the US. Carry good insurance.
Safety
Check the US State Department's current advisory for Belize before you go. It changes, so we link to it rather than copy it. Like any big city, Belize City has areas that are safer than others, and your plan flags the ones to know about.
Your first week in Belize City
Land with people, not just a lease.
With a Complete or Household plan, you join everyone moving to Belize City the same month in a group chat before you fly, then meet in person during your first week.
See how cohorts workSources
Checked on Nov 2, 2026. Live sections update automatically.
- Numbeo: Cost of living in Belize City (page updated Oct 2, 2026)
- US State Department: Belize travel advisory
- Open-Meteo: live weather, forecast and 10-year climate data (CC BY 4.0)
- ExchangeRate-API: live exchange rates
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