Belize
Central America · North America
Population
417K
GDP (Nominal)
$3.2B
Capital City
Belmopan
Currency
BZD ($)
Avg Salary
$500/mo
Region
Central America
Livability Index 2026
48/100
Cost of Living
7/100
Avg Salary
47/100
Safety
47.3/100
Healthcare
50/100
Education
63/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Belize is a gorgeous, English-speaking haven on the Caribbean coast of Central America. Known for its incredible barrier reef, dense jungles, and laid-back lifestyle, it is a massive magnet for North American retirees thanks to its highly favorable QRP visa program.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$450
Monthly Groceries$250
Monthly Transport$30
Utilities & Internet$120
Estimated Total Monthly
$850 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Accessible immigration and visa pathways
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • Significant safety and crime concerns (Score: 47)
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$7,673
Inflation Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
2.1%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) Program (Requires 40+ age and $2,000/month income)
Tourist Visa (Visa-free for US, UK, Canada, EU citizens)
Permanent Residency (Available after 1 year of continuous legal stay)
Visa Difficulty
2/10
PR Eligibility
Available after 1 year of continuous residence (cannot leave for more than 14 days during that year)
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$500
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Tourism & Eco-Tourism
Agriculture (Citrus, Sugar, Bananas)
Offshore Financial Services
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
74 Yrs
Literacy Rate
83%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
University of Belize (UB)#
Galen University#
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