Belize
Placencia
#2 Top 5 cities
Placencia is a relaxed coastal option for a quieter expat life, but job options and urban services are more limited.
Country overview
Population
4Β 300
Year-round temperatures
Day: 28°C aΕΎ 32°C
Night: 21°C aΕΎ 26°C
Climate
A warm tropical coast with high humidity and a wet season.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
3/10
Food cost
4/10
Business friendliness
4/10
Safety
6/10
The village is generally calmer than Belize City, but property crime and limited nearby emergency capacity still call for routine caution.
Natural disaster resilience
2/10
The low-lying peninsula is highly exposed to hurricanes, storm surge, coastal flooding, erosion, and temporary isolation.
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
- +Beaches and sea
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Quiet atmosphere
Cons
- βSmaller job market
- βSmaller expat scene
- βTourism seasonality