Moving to Chile from Honduras

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Honduras to Chile. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santiago averages 73°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 Chile.

Moved in 2023
69 ↓ 37% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Chile?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Chile compared to Honduras.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

HN
35.1
CL
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HN
18.5
CL
10.3

Chile 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
CL
$3,612
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HN
4.9
CL
31.7

Honduras generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile 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
CL
18.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HN
1.1t
CL
3.9t

Honduras generally does better on environment, though Chile 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
CL
22.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HN
4.6%
CL
9.0%

Chile generally does better on infrastructure, though Honduras leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HN
6.1%
CL
9.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HN
$6,500
CL
$29,500

Honduras generally does better on employment & economy, though Chile leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HN
75.2 yrs
CL
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HN
15.1
CL
6.5

Chile 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

Santiago Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
73° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tegucigalpa Santiago
Jan–Mar 81°/59°F (28°/15°C) 84°/55°F (29°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) 66°/44°F (19°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/64°F (28°/18°C) 63°/41°F (17°/5°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 79°/51°F (26°/10°C)
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Month Tegucigalpa Santiago
Jan 78°/58°F (25.7°/14.3°C) 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C)
Feb 81°/58°F (27.4°/14.5°C) 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C)
Mar 85°/60°F (29.5°/15.5°C) 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C)
Apr 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.1°C) 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C)
May 86°/65°F (30.2°/18.2°C) 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.6°/18.2°C) 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C)
Jul 82°/64°F (27.8°/18.0°C) 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C)
Aug 83°/64°F (28.5°/18.0°C) 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C)
Sep 83°/64°F (28.5°/17.9°C) 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C)
Oct 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.6°C) 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C)
Nov 79°/61°F (26.0°/16.3°C) 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C)
Dec 78°/59°F (25.4°/15.0°C) 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C)

Data: Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Dirección Meteorológica de Chile

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Honduras passport

Honduras passport holder visiting Chile

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

Chile passport holder visiting Honduras

Visa Free
Chile 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 Chile?

Connectivity is usually fine (Chile: 22.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Chile offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Chile safe for expats?

Chile performs significantly better than Honduras across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 35.1 in Honduras.

How is healthcare in Chile compared to Honduras?

Honduras generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Chile, compared to 4.9 in Honduras. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Honduras: 64).

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

The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 82°F in Tegucigalpa. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tegucigalpa gets 34.3 in.

What language do they speak in Chile?

Both Honduras and Chile share the same official language: Spanish.

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At a Glance

HN CL
Population 9,459,440 18,430,408
Currency Honduran Lempira (HNL) Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF)
Languages Spanish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +504 +56
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 911 131