Living in Honduras: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Honduras

Summary: People describe life in Honduras as vibrant and full of culture. Expats love the warm climate, friendly people, and the affordability of living in Honduras. The average cost of living for an expat is around $1,500 per month. The approximate population of Honduras is 9.2 million people, and the largest cities are Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, Choloma, and Comayagua. The cons of living in Honduras include a high crime rate, a lack of infrastructure, and a weak economy. Additionally, the country has a high poverty rate and a lack of access to basic services such as healthcare and education.

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When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Honduras, they said:

"Research & Location. Everyone is different so it depends on their interests. I would do as much research as possible using the internet to understand the various areas of the island and what each have to offer. Many real estate websites are good sources for information on the island and neighborhoods. I wanted to be close to the beach and parking is difficult so I wanted to be within walking distance. I do own a Jeep but use it only once a week to go into town to the largest supermarket. I would suggest maybe a short-term rental (one month) before making a more permanent living location. Plus you will need an attorney for residency application and just other needs / questions from an objective person with your best interests in mind," wrote a member in Roatan.

"This is a city in a third world country, don't consider moving here until you can accept the many differences in lifestyle from a developed country like the US. Many of the everyday services that you have don't exist here. The pace is much slower, service in many businesses is poor or non-existent and you will only increase your own blood pressure trying to demand better service. Utilities that you expect to receive are sometimes non-existent or of poor quality, so make sure if you rent or buy that these are already in place, promises to install them in most cases will only lead to your frustration. You can live very well here on much less than you can imagine, and this is an ideal location for retirees on limited budgets and its relatively easy to obtain a resident Visa. Explore the area and have or learn basic conversational Spanish before making a final decision to live here," commented one expat who made the move to La Ceiba.

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