Living in Honduras
Last updated on Mar 05, 2024
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.
What do I need to know about living in Honduras?
When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Honduras, they said:
"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," wrote one member in La Ceiba.
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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