The monthly cost to retire in Belize is well within the average Social Security benefit payment of $1,400. But living with only $200 above your monthly budget can be financially risky. (You would ...

This allows you to live and work in Belize indefinitely. To qualify, you must show a current passport, documentation of financial means, background check and sit for a police interview.

The Cost of Living in Belize. ... Some people haven't received all their Social Security benefits, even though they paid into the system. A new law changes that. Maryalene LaPonsie June 17, 2025.