Moving to Canada from Honduras

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Honduras to Canada, and you’d need to navigate life in English and French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ottawa averages 52°F vs 82°F in Tegucigalpa, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Honduras to Canada.

Moved in 2023
430 ↑ 15% vs 2022

people moved from Honduras to Canada · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Canada?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Canada compared to Honduras.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

HN
35.1
CA
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HN
18.5
CA
4.7

Canada performs significantly better than Honduras across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

HN
$554
CA
$7,646
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HN
4.9
CA
25.0

Honduras generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada 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

HN
49.0
CA
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HN
1.1t
CA
14.0t

Honduras generally does better on environment, though Canada 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

HN
4.4
CA
42.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HN
4.6%
CA
3.7%

Canada performs significantly 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

HN
6.1%
CA
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HN
$6,500
CA
$55,800

Canada generally does better on employment & economy, though Honduras leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HN
75.2 yrs
CA
83.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HN
15.1
CA
4.4

Canada generally does better on family life, though Honduras leads in education spending.

Data: Dirección Ejecutiva de Ingresos, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Ottawa Rain: 37.1 in/yr (943 mm)
52° / 34°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tegucigalpa Ottawa
Jan–Mar 81°/59°F (28°/15°C) 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) 64°/45°F (18°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/64°F (28°/18°C) 75°/55°F (24°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C)
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Month Tegucigalpa Ottawa
Jan 78°/58°F (25.7°/14.3°C) 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C)
Feb 81°/58°F (27.4°/14.5°C) 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C)
Mar 85°/60°F (29.5°/15.5°C) 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C)
Apr 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.1°C) 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C)
May 86°/65°F (30.2°/18.2°C) 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.6°/18.2°C) 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 82°/64°F (27.8°/18.0°C) 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C)
Aug 83°/64°F (28.5°/18.0°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C)
Sep 83°/64°F (28.5°/17.9°C) 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C)
Oct 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.6°C) 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C)
Nov 79°/61°F (26.0°/16.3°C) 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C)
Dec 78°/59°F (25.4°/15.0°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C)

Data: Meteorological Service of Canada Meteorological Service of Canada

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Honduras passport

Honduras passport holder visiting Canada

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

Canada passport holder visiting Honduras

Visa Free
Canada passport holders can enter Honduras 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 Canada?

Connectivity is usually fine (Canada: 42.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Canada offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Canada safe for expats?

Canada performs significantly better than Honduras across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Canada is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 35.1 in Honduras.

How is healthcare in Canada compared to Honduras?

Honduras generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 25.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Canada, compared to 4.9 in Honduras. Canada scores 91 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Honduras: 64).

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

The average high temperature in Ottawa is 52°F, compared to 82°F in Tegucigalpa. Ottawa receives around 37.1 in of rainfall per year, while Tegucigalpa gets 34.3 in.

What language do they speak in Canada?

The official languages in Canada are English and French. In Honduras, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

HN CA
Population 9,459,440 38,232,593
Currency Honduran Lempira (HNL) Canadian Dollar (CA$)
Languages Spanish English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +504 +1
Time zones 1 6
Emergency number 911 911