Belize has one of the world’s best retiree programs. Through the Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) Program, the government gives qualified retirees an exemption from taxes on all income derived from sources outside Belize, whether such income is earned or passive, and whether or not it is remitted to Belize.
The local currency in Belize is known as the Belize Dollar. Often abbreviated as either BZD or BZ$, the currency is permanently pegged to the US dollar at 2:1. This means that two Belizean dollars will always equal one American dollar, so you’ll never need to worry about calculating exchange rates.
There are ATMs (cash points) throughout Belize. These usually work with American, European, and Canadian bank cards. Belizean ATMs usually charge a nominal fee of 3-5 BZD for international card withdrawals. Consult your local bank to see if your card will work in Belize.