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Belize City, Belize
Belize

Belize City

most populous city in Belize and capital of the district of Belize

26°C · this month$2,450/mo63,9990 m21 missions from 20 countries
Photo: Studentbz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Belize City

Monthly budget
$2,450/mo
Prices vs USA: 54%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 2 BZD
US travel advisory
Level 2
Homicides / 100k: 28.1
travel.state.gov
Internet access
80%
of people online
Air quality
16.8
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
English
Emergency
911 · 90
Plug types
NEMA 5-15, BS 1363, NEMA 1-15
Calling code
+501

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Mar 11, 2026

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
15°20°25°30°35°40°30°Jan34°Feb35°Mar35°Apr34°May33°Jun33°Jul33°Aug33°Sep31°Oct30°Nov29°Dec
Best months:JanuaryFebruaryNovemberDecember

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 80%

Embassies & consulates in Belize City

21 missions from 20 countries

Where to eat in Belize City

Restaurants and cafés
  • Marva'sBudget

    Water Ln

  • Dit's RestaurantBudget

    50 King St

  • Don CevicheBudget

    Marbee Cone Avenue, Bliss Lighthouse

  • Dibary RestaurantBudget

    Albert Street

  • Dario's Meat PieBudget

    33 Hydes Ln

  • Nerie'sBudget

    3-25 Daly St

  • Belizean Meat PiesBudget

    38th COR. Water lane and, Richard Sidewalk

  • Mama ChenMid-range

    7 Eve Street

  • Bird's Isle RestaurantMid-range

    90 Albert St

  • Celebrity Restaurant & BarMid-range

    Marine Parade Blvd

  • The TavernMid-range

    The Tavern, 2 Mapp St

  • LuccaMid-range

    Barrack Rd

Bars and nightlife
  • Spoonaz Photo Cafe

    89 North Front Street

  • Riverside Tavern

    2 Mapp St

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Belize City · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Belize

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Belize City?

The travel guide to Belize City lists Marva's, Dit's Restaurant, Don Ceviche, Dibary Restaurant, and Dario's Meat Pie.

Is Belize City safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Belize at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 28.1 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Belize City?

Roughly $2,450 per month for a remote worker, based on Belize price levels (54% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Belize City in November?

In November Belize City averages a high of 30°C, a low of 18°C and about 184 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Belize City?

21 diplomatic missions, including Bahamas (Consulate General), Guatemala (Embassy), Honduras (Embassy), Mexico (Embassy), Panama (Embassy), and Taiwan (Embassy).

Cities in Belize

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.