Moving to Honduras from Belize

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Belize to Honduras — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Belize to Honduras, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
372 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Belize live in Honduras · UN DESA

Who's moving to Honduras?

Top countries of origin for Honduras's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Belize to Honduras.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
27.9
HN
35.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
HN
18.5

Belize performs better than Honduras across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BZ
$573
HN
$554
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
HN
4.9

Honduras generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BZ
21.0
HN
49.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
HN
1.1t

Belize performs better than Honduras across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BZ
9.7
HN
4.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
HN
4.6%

Belize performs better than Honduras across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BZ
8.3%
HN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
HN
$6,500

Belize generally does better on employment & economy, though Honduras leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BZ
75.8 yrs
HN
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
HN
15.1

Belize performs better than Honduras across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Tegucigalpa Rain: 34.3 in/yr (872 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Tegucigalpa
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 81°/59°F (28°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 85°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 83°/64°F (28°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 79°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Belmopan Tegucigalpa
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 78°/58°F (25.7°/14.3°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 81°/58°F (27.4°/14.5°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 85°/60°F (29.5°/15.5°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.1°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 86°/65°F (30.2°/18.2°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 83°/65°F (28.6°/18.2°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 82°/64°F (27.8°/18.0°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 83°/64°F (28.5°/18.0°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 83°/64°F (28.5°/17.9°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.6°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 79°/61°F (26.0°/16.3°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 78°/59°F (25.4°/15.0°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize and Honduras. To live, work, or study long-term in Honduras, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Honduras's immigration authority.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Honduras

Visa Free
Belize passport holders can enter Honduras without a visa.
Honduras passport

Honduras passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
Honduras passport holders can enter Belize without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Honduras?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Honduras has 4.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Honduras safe for expats?

Belize performs better than Honduras across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Honduras is 35.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.9 in Belize.

How is healthcare in Honduras compared to Belize?

Honduras generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Honduras, compared to 10.8 in Belize. Honduras scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

What's the weather like in Honduras compared to Belize?

The average high temperature in Tegucigalpa is 82°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Tegucigalpa receives around 34.3 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Honduras?

The official language in Honduras is Spanish. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ HN
Population 412,387 9,459,440
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +501 +504
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911