Moving to Honduras from Gambia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Gambia to Honduras? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Honduras compared to Gambia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GM
22.0
HN
18.5

Honduras performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GM
$94
HN
$554
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GM
1.0
HN
4.9

Honduras generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GM
90.0
HN
49.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GM
0.2t
HN
1.1t

Gambia generally does better on environment, though Honduras leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GM
0.2
HN
4.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GM
2.2%
HN
4.6%

Gambia generally does better on infrastructure, though Honduras leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GM
6.5%
HN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GM
$2,900
HN
$6,500

Honduras performs significantly better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GM
67.6 yrs
HN
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GM
37.2
HN
15.1

Honduras performs significantly better than Gambia 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.

Banjul Rain: 32.3 in/yr (821 mm)
90° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Banjul Tegucigalpa
Jan–Mar 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) 81°/59°F (28°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 85°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 83°/64°F (28°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) 79°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Banjul Tegucigalpa
Jan 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) 78°/58°F (25.7°/14.3°C)
Feb 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) 81°/58°F (27.4°/14.5°C)
Mar 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) 85°/60°F (29.5°/15.5°C)
Apr 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.1°C)
May 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) 86°/65°F (30.2°/18.2°C)
Jun 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) 83°/65°F (28.6°/18.2°C)
Jul 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) 82°/64°F (27.8°/18.0°C)
Aug 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) 83°/64°F (28.5°/18.0°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) 83°/64°F (28.5°/17.9°C)
Oct 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.6°C)
Nov 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) 79°/61°F (26.0°/16.3°C)
Dec 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) 78°/59°F (25.4°/15.0°C)

Data: Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia 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.

Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting Honduras

Visa Required
Gambia passport holders need a visa to enter Honduras.
Honduras passport

Honduras passport holder visiting Gambia

Visa Required
Honduras passport holders need a visa to enter Gambia.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Honduras: 4.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Honduras offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Honduras safe for expats?

Honduras performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Honduras compared to Gambia?

Honduras generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Honduras, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Honduras scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).

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

The average high temperature in Tegucigalpa is 82°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Tegucigalpa receives around 34.3 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Honduras?

The official language in Honduras is Spanish. In Gambia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GM HN
Population 2,413,403 9,459,440
Currency Gambian Dalasi (GMD) Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +220 +504
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911