Annie
@jettz
American expat in Belize
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American
Lives in San Jose Succotz
Speaks english
Registration: 24 May 2012
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Ladytrougher... I did not mean to "offend" anyone. WE are city slickers & WE didn't know ANYthing about Belize, until we actually, MOVED here. We thought we knew a lot... ANYone can research their hearts out & still not know Belize. BELIEVE me!! I ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
LoveBelize... Yep, do NOT drink the water from the tap. That's just smart thinking. THIS is why there are so many 5 gallon water bottles for sale. sheesh. It's cheaper to pay $2.50 BZ, to get it refilled, with purified water, than, drink the RIVER ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
WE lock our doors. I don't know where you got that one. Whew... We live 3 miles from the Guatemala border. Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
doglady... my family was exactly the same!! WHY would ANYone go to another country & actually STAY? hmmm We are gypsy's & we can keep going. SO there! ha Some of my family, has never left Michigan... WHAT???! Can't stand it! Go have fun, enjoy, ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
88mimi88, YES! better to try & not like it, than to sit where ever you are, now & wonder... WE just jumped with both feet. We really got pretty much what we expected. & for all we've learned in the past year, SO much worth it all!! NO regrets, from ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Oh ya... There is NO Pepsi, Michelob beer, only because of the 2 Bowen brothers, that own & have monopolize Belize! Same with the phones, internet, cable, electricity... Be prepared! Can't bring the stuff across the border, either! jettz Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
:cool:billem, you can have ALL your household goods shipped to Belize, from the US. We applied to a Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) & they gave us one year, from the time they granted our entrace. We figured out a lot of sinerios & came up with 4 ... Read More
Wanting to move to Belize by kmarlette
My boyfriend and I are looking into moving to Belize from the US. We are planning on going on vacation there before moving but here are some questions we need help with: 1)What is the job market for Americans that go down there like? 2) what is the ...
HI mebelize, my husband & I have been living IN Belize, for almost a year, now. We LOVE it! We live out of San Ignacio a ways, so we use the bus... I have a Question: How in the world can you get some items, that we have collected, since being here, ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Oh doglady! We came for the exact SAME reasons. We wouldn't trade where we live, for anything. We live SO close to the Trek Stop, & you know what that's like. We can walk to San Jose Succotz, but ride the bus to where ever else we want. We usually ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Johnhenry1925, it's all good... ha We researched for about 5 years, 2 years ago, decided we could not afford the 2 weeks we wanted to spend here. SO we took a cruise, for 9 days 7 nights. Our third day was in Belize. We took an excursion to ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
johnhenry1925, popeye1, doglady, little canadian family... Don't take EVERYthing you read, hear, or do, in Belize, that is actually what IS Belize. We live about 3 miles from the Guatemalan border & about 6 miles from San Ignacio. WE love Belize. We ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Little Canadian family, bring PLENTY of bug juice! It's VERY expensive here & you can't get around it. The bugs DO leave nasty scars! IF & WHEN you go to the Belize Zoo, which is WONDERful!! Be sure you've rubbed PLENTY of bug juice on your legs, ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Popeye1 YOU are so right. We moved here for the Mayan history & the wonderful people. THEY really are. But,the economy SUCKS big time. There are monopolies in this country, than any other place, that I can think of, so nothing will EVER change. ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Ha ha, Caribegirl... Ya, soup isn't just what I want either, while it's hot. We have a difficult time with ice cream. haha I can't believe there is so little & very expensive. So, we settle for the cups of crushed ice with syrup poured on them. VERY ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Pots & Pans are cheaply made here. & costly. Blankets, you'll need a couple light ones, sheets, if there are none at the place you rent. Pillows, are 2/$14 BZ, & lumpy. Towels are $14 BZ & cheap. Nice, for drying quickly. ha Shipping your stuff is ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Internet, here is okay. We have what is called a dongle. We pay $70 BZ per month for 5 GB's. We usually use those up, in the 30 days. We have a really cheapo cell phone & have the cheapest service, calls only, for $33 BZ per month. They have regular ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
First of all, fresh vegies are not cheap. Some, if not most are from some other country, so you pay for that. If you can find vegetables & fruit, that is from a neighbor, ect, that would be the best part of living Belizean. ha We tried the rice n ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Our landlord is building a 1 bedroom apt, right now. It's about complete. Our little cottage is really small, but just right for us. We are leaving because of the costs, per month, here. You will have to buy bottled water, for drinking. River water ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Ms. Godfrey, is the lady that helped us at the BTB! They've changed the dating, for your expiration, to December 31. We got lucky & have an added 6 months, due to an error... Good luck & be PATIENT. NOTHING goes as planned, in Belize & NO one is in ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Congratulations, on your move to Belize. Do you have a place picked out yet? That helps. Realtors are a good place to begin, that search. As for household items to bring. We rented a furnished place. We were not expecting much more than furniture. ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Well, you first have to contact Belize Tourism Board. They have a nice website with all the information, you'll need to apply. You must be 55 or up, I believe. May be 45. Can't remember. It's a little costly, up front, but you'll get an id card, ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
CaribGirl, WE are experiencing about the same attitude, you have. We came to Belize the first time on a cruise. It was cheaper, than flying, ect. We took an excursion to Xunantunich, just to see what the countryside was like. It was a hot day, in ... Read More
"Belizean-Style" House wanted SOON by doglady
We are looking to move to Belize at the end of this year of the beginning of next. Our time is flexible and our needs are simple. We have been looking for a "Belizean style" house for many, MANY, months now and can't seem to get the idea across to ...
Hello doglady, we will be vacating our little cottage, in July. It will be available. The yard is fenced, there is another yard, that would be great for a garden. The owner, owns the lot behind this one, too & he's easy. He can clear you out a patch ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Very VERY true!! However, we got lucky. Our realtor took all the pictures we asked for, when we thought about renting this little cottage. It's 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, washer/dryer, screened in porch, covered front & back porches. It's not the ritz, ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Neil, I hope you don't mind. I have a friend that is a realtor in Santa Elena, Cayo district. Real estate is hopping, right now. ALL over Belize. Yes. It's more expensive on the Cayes, than on mainland. Just keep up with the realtors, if you can & ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
HA... Ya, life is indeedy different in the other countries. If that little one had fallen in the US, he'd be in a hospital somewhere waiting for some sort of surgery, to fix the little boo boo... sigh. As for Mexico & Belize. I don't know how it is ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
My husband & I feel it's pretty much the same. Of course, everything SEEMS more, because it's 2-1 with the USD. It's just finding items, that you're used to purchasing in the US. We found, people that move here, as we did, thinking we'd save some ... Read More