Ruby Mae Berry-Wood
@LoveBelize
American expat in Belize
Forum posts
56
Contacts
15
About me
American
Lives in Corozal Town
Speaks English
Registration: 30 August 2010
Disability by kayana10
Does anyone here receive disability from the states, namely those with mental illness? I was wondering about getting meds/costs, Dr. that would provide services, and legality of keeping your check while living in Belize. I have done research and ...
It is called Disabality. My daughter is on it and she cannot leave the country for more than 30 days or she looses it. Read More
Disability by kayana10
Does anyone here receive disability from the states, namely those with mental illness? I was wondering about getting meds/costs, Dr. that would provide services, and legality of keeping your check while living in Belize. I have done research and ...
As we are in Belize the prices are in Belize dollars Read More
5 good reasons for living in Belize by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Belize, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Tony you are why prices are going up......Live and let live is my motto. We moved to Belize because we like it the way it was. Simple life without any $200,000. U.S. houses. Read More
5 good reasons for living in Belize by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Belize, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
I had one drug dealer living across the street from me. Did the police bother him? No......We moved 3 days before two guys got shot in our ditch. If you pay attention there are drugs everywhere you just stay away from it and get a very big ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Belize by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Belize, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Get a life...and stay out of other peoples. Read More
5 good reasons for living in Belize by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Belize, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
There is no building code for wood structures....I hope. Actually if you want building codes for the good of whoever....Go back to where you came from and stop trying to change Belize to be the U.S. or Canada. Read More
5 good reasons for living in Belize by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Belize, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
We just stay away from that stuff......Been here 10 years and I am still ok. Love the weather, the prices, the friendly people that want my money. lol The beach, the language is a bonus but I do know some Spanish as I go to Mexico some. Love the ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Right Hawk. and if they don't know much about you they make it up. LOL You would think they were still in high school. Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
I paid $80.00 BZ which is $40. U.S. on Cable for my internet. Cheapest price I could find and I got good service. Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
You have to go and get your work permit first and then go to immigration and pay for the year. Basically it is what ever type of work permit you get. My daughters was for a mgrs. position in our business. She paid $1,000. Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
We call it a chicken bus and I only take a bus from Corozal Town to Belize city as it is the cheapest mode of transportation. You just dress in something cool for the occasion. LOL Why would you go to Belmopan and then to Corozal Town? That is a ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
Yes you have to pay for a child. There are school fees also but I really do not know what they are as I didn't bring small children with me. Basically it is just what I heard from a few friends that did have children in school. As they have left ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Yes we rent. I never have a problem with my dogs. Have a chichua, German Shepard died of cancer. She was old. We do our own clean up with the poos and I never let them do it in other peoples yards. You have to be careful walking them because a ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
2 people. Internet, cable TV, Cost of Dr.s here only $3.00 a visit. Meds are discounted. Read More
Butane = Propane by 2flyaway
I feel a bit dumb asking this question, but the only thing dumber would be to not ask. In Belize I would see the businesses selling butane. When I think of Butane, I think of lighter fluid. There would be big tanks there like what propane is sold ...
Have you cleaned out your burners as yet? My stove top has the new type burners with automatic pilot light so they are cleaner than the old type. My oven is a different story. I have to take out the burner every two months and dump out the soot. ... Read More
import duties-motorcycles by strangeluck65
help! i've hit an informational brick wall. i ride and collect antique/old motorcycles and scooters, to the point where i haven't owned a car in about 4yrs now. i have found the belize website that covers cars, vans, trucks. but nothing on ...
Yes I imported a 3 wheel new tuk tuk. They wanted duty for a car. The best thing I found from the broker is to have a bill of sale notorized with you if they do not know the price. Also they seem to have this strange thing about if you bought ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Tuesday the 11th of June. Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Cami speaks mayan and English, very little Spanish. She is also honest and dependable. I do not go to the womens forum. I will be going to the friendship lunch on Tuesday at the purple tucan. See you there. Ruby Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
Just a note added. There is no exit fee for Americans. As long as you stay in the Chetumal Area and not go anywhere else. You can stay for up to 7 days without paying. If you stay longer or go out of the area you must go to the bank with your ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Do you live in Corozal Town? If you do you should have a house number and street address. Be sure they spell out Central America instead of abrevating CA or it will go to California. Your zip code is 00000 as Belize does not have a zip code. If ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
I like the post. Thanks for posting it. You can also live in Belize and not buy the American imported foods and save a lot, Did you know you can buy 12 oz. of water in a little bag and it is a shilling (25 cent) bz. You have to pay $1.00 for a ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Right Texblondi2. I left Florida because it changed so much and not for the better. I dislike condos period. You can live outside with just a palapas most all year round. I dislike the cement houses too. Way to hot. Love the wood ones. Read More
Disability by kayana10
Does anyone here receive disability from the states, namely those with mental illness? I was wondering about getting meds/costs, Dr. that would provide services, and legality of keeping your check while living in Belize. I have done research and ...
No the fees are per person Read More
Disability by kayana10
Does anyone here receive disability from the states, namely those with mental illness? I was wondering about getting meds/costs, Dr. that would provide services, and legality of keeping your check while living in Belize. I have done research and ...
It does cost you $50.00 bz a month to stay in Belize for up for 6 months then after that it is $100.00bz. Read More
Disability by kayana10
Does anyone here receive disability from the states, namely those with mental illness? I was wondering about getting meds/costs, Dr. that would provide services, and legality of keeping your check while living in Belize. I have done research and ...
Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will usually stop if you leave the United States for a full calendar month, 30 consecutive days or more. However, it is important that you tell Social Security the date you plan to leave and the date you plan ... Read More
Butane = Propane by 2flyaway
I feel a bit dumb asking this question, but the only thing dumber would be to not ask. In Belize I would see the businesses selling butane. When I think of Butane, I think of lighter fluid. There would be big tanks there like what propane is sold ...
butane is different than propane. It does burn dirty as it leaves soot residue in your burners you do have to clean them out regularly. Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
John Henry good advice. Keep it up. I have lived here for 10 years. Seen it all. Still love it that is why I am still here. Everyone says I should write a book. But I don't think anyone in the US or Canada would believe all the things that has ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
It's not that I am not a people person....It is just that I am not a STUPID people person. Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
You stated it would cost $5,000 to move. Don't you know what you wrote. Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Met a lot of people like you they come they go. Giving advice to people when you don't live in Belize borders on the ? Not pissy just like to be down to earth on what is going on and what you can expect in Belize. Listen to the people that live ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Just a note. They tell you to lock your doors in Belize too. But I guess you won't. lol You really don't have a clue do you? Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
Your right you don't live in Belize. You can come down thru Mexico with suitcases backpacks and it will cost about $150. to Chetumal each. Then across the border to Belize about $5 to 10. The level and quality of schooling in Belize if far below ... Read More
Oasis in Corazal
Just a note to let you know that we moved from the Old Oasis. I had someone come into my locked room and steal about a $1,000.U.S. worth of Gold Jewerly. Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
It is good that you are not coming to Belize. You definitely would not like it. The first time I was in Belize I was 16 and our family and my Uncles family sailed down on his boat. We love it then and now. I am 70 now. Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Anything that is imported is going to be more expensive because of the high duty. So you live Belizean Style. Milk is high because not many people buy it because they do not have ref. to keep it. They buy the boxed milk as I do. I do not buy ... Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
There are biks brought in for sale at the local chinese bike shops. I have never seen a kayak. Does anyone know if they have them in Belize City? Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
We paid tax on our SS when we were working that is why there is no tax on it now. If you have other income you have to pay tax to the U.S. Read More
Belize vs USA - Cost of Living by MyBetterHalf
I've read articles stating the cost of living in Belize is essentially the same as living in the USA. For those who have taken the plunge and made the move, can you give the rest of us an idea of what it takes to live there. I'm not looking ...
Hi, We lived in Belize for 3 years total and in Chetumal Mexico for 7 years. Cost of living is really what you want to spend. We live in a 2 bedroom home. We live on $1,200. U.S. Social security a month. We live as good if not better than we ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
Gallon Jug is a brand name. The best coffee is grown in the mountains. Not little hills. lol Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
A friend of mine has been trying for over 2 years to get a permit for a gun. She is x military and a single woman living in a house where no one is around. She has been robbd 3 times. She had another attempt but she had strong doors. Still had ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
yuck to gallon jug. We were in Corozal Town. Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
When they get coffee into the shops buy a lot as it sells out quick and might take a month of two to get it in again. They have been without Folgers for 2 months now. Went to Chet to buy fresh ground coffee. Hate that instant stuff. Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
Wood....Yoto get the form and the permits. u contact Bahi Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
Yes I actually drove thru Mexico to Belize. My daughter and I came in a motor home loaded down with stuff. LOL She does speak Spanish. I don't. My best advice is to sell lyour furniture and bring personal things and kitchen stuff with you as ... Read More
Oasis in Corazal
Actually the Oasis was sold to Mario and Betty. Bro. and Sis. They are running it now as a place for old expat that need a little assistance. Know that cause I live there. Darlene had to leave the country. Try Seaside Guest House 501-227-8339. Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
Hi Connie, Can't help you on the rental thing because I do not live in Cayo. But do live in Corozal. When we came down the first time thru Mexico. My daughter could speak Spanish. But after we passed thru she pretended that she did not. We ... Read More
Corozal, Belize by redeagle
My wife and I are seriously thinking of retiring to Belize, more specific; Corozal Belize. My wife and I would like to meet someone that could answer some of our questions; I am not sure about my wife; but, I know that I have so many questions; I ...
Where in Belize would you like to go? Corozal, The Caye, PG, or San Ignacio. If you have not been here you should come and rent a car and have a months vacation. That way you can visit and see for yourself if you like it or what part you would ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
You will need to e-mail Agricultural Department Belize baha@btl.net and ask for an application to bring your pet dog. Print it out and then fill out in black ink then scan and attach to an e-mail back it will take them 7 days to process the ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
To StandardRegina, Are you bringing a motor home? Or driving a truck or car? If in a motor home you can park for free in the service stations all the way down thru Mexico. Be polite and ask their permission. Buy your gas there and coffee. Do ... Read More
Costs of moving from U.S. to Belize- Insight needed by TheBradleys
Hello. My husband and I are considering moving to Belize in the next year or so. I am reading everything I can about the country and moving there. We are too young to qualify for the QRP program and don't have the necessary [i]monthly[/i] income ...
Hi, If you want to e-mail me with any questions I can help you out. hummingbirdhideaway@yahoo.com Ruby Wood Belize will be very happy to have you start a business. to work in Belize you must apply for a work visa and tell them you plan to start ... Read More
Corozal, Belize by redeagle
My wife and I are seriously thinking of retiring to Belize, more specific; Corozal Belize. My wife and I would like to meet someone that could answer some of our questions; I am not sure about my wife; but, I know that I have so many questions; I ...
If you have any specific questions please feel free to e-mail me. Will do my best to answer them. *** Read More