Belize
What do people like (and dislike) about Belize?
When we asked expats and global nomads what they like and dislike about living in Belize, they replied...
"Pros: the people are unbelievably kind, sociable and helpful. Cost of living is unbelievably low. Gas is unbelievably high ($6.00us/gal = $14bz) and many products are not available so you have to add import and delivery cost to some products. Opinions are very unique to the individual decision. Clothing & electronics quality is low so these are best brought in from USA. I visit the states with near empty suitcases and bring items back to Belize. During my research, the best description I heard was that you learn to live on what you need, not what you want. (no malls, no movies, no bowling, no bookstore, no top golf, usually 1 or 2 coffee shops in the fairly large towns). The 'market' is similar to 'farmers and flea markets' in the USA. The grocers decent. However, these things may not be important to you," remarked another expat in Belize.
"Expats and digital nomads in Belize enjoy the laid-back lifestyle, the warm climate, and the friendly locals. They also appreciate the low cost of living and the fact that English is the official language. On the downside, they may find the infrastructure and public transportation lacking, and the internet connection can be unreliable. Additionally, the lack of job opportunities and the high cost of imported goods can be a challenge," said a member in Belize.
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What do people like (and dislike) about Belize?
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
