Get to know the Members thread - Page 4

**jaypeesmith** · 07-22-2006, 11:19 PM

Welcome, Gumbo!

I have heard of Belize. I have often thought of "chucking it all away" and moving my family down there. I've always wanted to know more about it and now it appears that I might get the chance.

**Gumbo** · 07-22-2006, 11:57 PM

**Gumbo** · 07-23-2006, 12:03 AM

**TUCKER** · 07-23-2006, 12:04 AM

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BREATH TAKING, now wheres the real BELIZE, the one that doesn't make the cover of VISIT BEAUTIFUL BELIZE:laugh: ! Just kiddin. GUMBO please 4 giv me
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and his toes sank slowly into the crystals of the sand, much like the sun sank into the sea in the western end of the world, slowly, slowly, slowly,.....

**Gumbo** · 07-23-2006, 12:09 AM

My Hammock.

**Gumbo** · 07-23-2006, 12:23 AM

BELIZE - HOLIDAYS
New Year's Day
Baron Bliss Day (March 9)
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Labour Day (May 1)
Commonwealth Day
St. George's Caye Day (September 10)
Independence Day (September 21)
Garifuna Settlement Day (November 19)
Christmas
Boxing Day

**cc5k** · 07-23-2006, 01:37 AM

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My Hammock.

OK, I'm jealous now. That looks like a dream come true. What's the cost of living like there? And what kind of job opportunities are there?

**cc5k** · 07-23-2006, 01:39 AM

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BELIZE - HOLIDAYS
New Year's Day
Baron Bliss Day (March 9)
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Labour Day (May 1)
Commonwealth Day
St. George's Caye Day (September 10)
Independence Day (September 21)
Garifuna Settlement Day (November 19)
Christmas
Boxing Day

Boxing Day?

This is where I was meant to be!:) Any beach volleyball there by chance?

**jaypeesmith** · 07-23-2006, 02:43 AM

Gumbo...you're killing me! Now, on Monday, you'll be here:

and I'll be here:

**Gumbo** · 07-23-2006, 11:44 AM

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What's the cost of living like there?

When it comes to breaking down the cost of living in the country it’s very important to consider the following points. Belize is a multi-tiered economy and the cost of living will depend on an individual’s lifestyle choices.

The average per capita income in Belize is less than USD 6,000 - so you can afford to live on a very moderate income in Belize if you live like a Belizean or you can choose to live the American dream in an expensive property with a gas guzzling 4 x 4 on the drive, sending your children out of the country to private school and partying with your expatriate friends at the most exclusive and expensive hotspots in Belize!

On closer inspection here are some examples of prices and costs that we have found: - when it comes to accommodation you can rent a small flat in Belize City from around USD 1,000 or a large house in the Cayo district for USD 300 a month. You can buy a piece of land large enough to build a house on from USD 5000 or pay up to USD 10,000 depending on the attraction of the location. You can buy a house from as little USD 25 per square foot or you can pay right up to USD 250,000 and beyond for a nice ocean front property in a gated community.

When it comes to grocery shopping, as with many countries the imported goods tend to be significantly more expensive than local, home grown or produced equivalents and prices vary massively from shop to shop and town, village and city. For fresh fruit and vegetables either grow your own as the climate allows you to easily grow almost anything or shop locally at markets and street-side stalls. If you buy produce that is in season it is always far cheaper (at least 50%) than purchasing something that has to be imported.

Drinking local alcohol is far cheaper than consuming imported spirits and wines and some of the latter don’t seem to survive the import process too well and are a bit rough anyway! If a couple keep their alcohol consumption to average levels (!) and shop around wisely they can easily live on USD 100 a week.

Average monthly per couple costs for water are around USD 25, electricity is quite expensive with average monthly costs for a couple reaching USD 100, internet costs are around USD 55 a month, cable TV is around USD 18 a month and telephone costs can vary massively depending on the number of local and international phone calls made with the latter being expensive in Belize.

Please note all the cost of living numbers are based on average data collated and are always subject to change as the economy, inflation and lifestyle choices fluctuate and vary.

**Gumbo** · 07-23-2006, 12:23 PM

Beach Volley ball is here...too!

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And what kind of job opportunities are there?

Advertising / Design
Architecture Accounting
Administrative
Broadcasting / publishing
Consulting
Creative arts / media
Law Enforcement
Education / training
Finance / Banking
Health Services
Hospitality / Travel
Human Resources
Beauty / fashion
Biotech / life sciences
Automotive
Aviation / aerospace

**Gumbo** · 07-23-2006, 12:26 PM

Hahaha!! Jaypee. Don't worry. My days of lying around in the hammock are numbered.
Off of work for the summer hollies now.

**cc5k** · 07-23-2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gumbo

Beach Volley ball is here...too!

Naturally!:D

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Advertising / Design
Architecture Accounting
Administrative
Broadcasting / publishing
Consulting
Creative arts / media
Law Enforcement
Education / training
Finance / Banking
Health Services
Hospitality / Travel
Human Resources
Beauty / fashion
Biotech / life sciences
Automotive
Aviation / aerospace

How do the wages of these kinds of jobs stack up to that of the US? It sounds like the cost of living is noticably cheaper, particularly from lower housing costs.:)

**Gumbo** · 07-23-2006, 05:18 PM

Hmmm. Did the forum colors change...or have I'm allowed my illiteracy on the computer to seep out!?? I really like it the color it was when I registered yesterday. Oh well. Just thought I'd ask.

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BZD 1.00