Ambergis Caye is the largest of over 200 islands that reside on the Caribbean ocean of Belize. This island is a short 15-minute flight from Belize City and is one of the area’s most sought-after destinations. Ambergris Caye’s largest city is San Pedro Town and offers tourists and expats a quite charming Caribbean destination and have the right to brag about having the largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere. During recent time, Ambergris Caye has seen rush in popularity from both tourists as well as foreign investors. There is plenty of waterfront property in Ambergris Caye that is currently for sale. This is accredited mostly to the climate that is desirable and favourable business systems. No matter the season, Ambergris Caye usually has a climate that stays at 80 to 95 degrees.

Retirement

It is also the perfect place to retire and is not nearly as expensive as many think. Belize might not be the cheapest country to live in, but it is a paradise and comes with many benefits. Most of these benefits are little more than you would have to pay versus any other Latin American countries and is totally worth it. The dollars from retirement checks and investment income seem to stretch a long way in Belize.

Everyday items

Many everyday items are cheaper in Belize. You save a lot on household help, medical, insurance, cable TV, produce and taxes. A few items will cost more such as:

• Electricity;
• Internet;
• Gasoline;
• Cellular service.

Housing depends on what you want and can be significantly cheaper or in some cases slightly more expensive. You will be able to rent a basic home for US$250 to $500 a month, construct a new home for $50K US to $250K US dependant on location and size. Plus, there are many oceanfront properties for sale and there are no constraints on foreigners owning property in Belize.