Belize
Belmopan
#5 Top 5 cities
Belmopan is administratively useful and calmer than Belize City, but as an expat destination it feels smaller and less lively.
Country overview
Population
13Β 381
Year-round temperatures
Day: 27°C aΕΎ 33°C
Night: 19°C aΕΎ 24°C
Climate
A warm tropical climate with a long rainy period.
Distance to the sea
75 km
Social atmosphere
5/10
Costs
Housing cost
6/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
5/10
Safety
6/10
The small capital is comparatively calm, but theft and opportunistic crime still require normal precautions, particularly after dark.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
Inland location avoids storm surge, yet hurricanes, intense rain, flooding, heat, and infrastructure disruption can still affect daily life.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
6/10
Internet speed
5/10
Internet stability
5/10
Electricity stability
4/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π¨π¦Canadians
- π¬π§British
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Quiet atmosphere
- +Strong civic amenities
- +Good transport links
Cons
- βSmaller expat scene
- βLess dynamic environment
- βSmaller job market