Retiring in Ambergris Caye, Belize District

Overview

English-speaking Caribbean island life with an easy retiree visa program.

Home Price

Homes in Ambergris Caye typically range from $231k to $258k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Ambergris Caye's cost of living index is 57.2 compared to a U.S. national average of 100 (adjusted to a common basis so it can be compared directly with U.S. destinations).

Climate

Average summer highs around 84°F and winter daytime temperatures around 80°F, with high humidity and a “Tropical” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 48/100 (Numbeo Health Care Index — a crowdsourced perception score, not a clinical outcomes measure).

Safety & Stability

Ambergris Caye scores a safety index of 48.2/100, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 65 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm. *Estimated drive time (straight-line distance) — not real routing data. Worth checking directly.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Boating / kayaking
• Fishing
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Food culture

Things to Consider

• Limited healthcare, medevac to US common for serious issues
• Island supply costs higher

Visa & Residency Notes

Low (QRP program, English-speaking)

Visa terms vary by nationality and change often — verify current requirements with the destination’s official immigration authority before making decisions.