Many North Americans and Europeans have a dream of living where the water is blue, the air is warm, the rum is cheap and the living is easy.<\/p>\n
Belize may, or may not, live up to your expectations in those regards. Many who do make the leap to Belize end up frustrated, unhappy and broke, so investigate thoroughly before you decide to move to Belize. Expats in Belize are now clustered mostly in San Pedro, Placencia, the Belize City suburbs and near Corozal Town.<\/p>\n
# 1 \u00a0\u201cDo I really know what it\u2019s like?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Come down for a long visit before making a commitment; \u00a0rent before you buy.<\/p>\n # 2 \u00a0\u201cDo I really know what it costs for me to live in Belize?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Like most countries, Belize has not one but several costs of living, depending upon your lifestyle. \u00a0Spend some time in Belize on a trial run to see what your actual living expenses will be.<\/p>\n # 3 \u00a0\u201cAm I willing to always be an outsider?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Most expats in Belize are never fully integrated into Belize life \u2014 culturally, politically or otherwise.<\/p>\n # 4 \u00a0\u201cDo I know what precautions to take against crime?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n As a \u201cwealthy\u201d outsider (in the eyes of most Belizeans), you\u2019re fair game for all types of scams, ripoffs, robberies and worse. \u00a0The police usually do their best, but their best may be just to take your report after the crime. You\u2019ll have to be proactive to protect yourself and your property.<\/p>\n # 5 \u00a0\u201cWhat will happen if I get sick?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Belize<\/a> has some excellent doctors, dentists and other health care professionals, who will treat you at lower cost than what you\u2019ve probably been paying, but they\u2019re stretched thin, and supplies and modern equipment are often lacking. \u00a0If you become seriously ill, what will you do? \u00a0Go back home? \u00a0Are you prepared to accept Belizean standards of care, go to Mexico or what?<\/p>\n I hope you enjoyed our article on Five Questions to Answer Before Moving to Belize. To contact our office for more information or for residency, please click\u00a0 HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n