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

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

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 7/10
Housing cost 3/10
Food cost 4/10
Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Digital nomads
  • Seasonal expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quiet atmosphere

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality