Moving to Sweden from Honduras

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Honduras to Sweden, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Stockholm 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 Sweden.

Moved in 2023
11 ↓ 45% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Sweden?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sweden compared to Honduras.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

HN
35.1
SE
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HN
18.5
SE
2.1

Sweden 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
SE
$7,770
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

HN
4.9
SE
71.5

Honduras generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden 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
SE
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HN
1.1t
SE
3.6t

Honduras generally does better on environment, though Sweden 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
SE
40.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HN
4.6%
SE
3.6%

Sweden 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%
SE
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HN
$6,500
SE
$64,200

Honduras generally does better on employment & economy, though Sweden 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
SE
82.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HN
15.1
SE
2.3

Sweden performs significantly better than Honduras across all family life metrics.

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

Stockholm Rain: 21.5 in/yr (546 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tegucigalpa Stockholm
Jan–Mar 81°/59°F (28°/15°C) 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) 61°/45°F (16°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/64°F (28°/18°C) 69°/56°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 43°/36°F (6°/2°C)
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Month Tegucigalpa Stockholm
Jan 78°/58°F (25.7°/14.3°C) 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C)
Feb 81°/58°F (27.4°/14.5°C) 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C)
Mar 85°/60°F (29.5°/15.5°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C)
Apr 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.1°C) 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C)
May 86°/65°F (30.2°/18.2°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.6°/18.2°C) 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C)
Jul 82°/64°F (27.8°/18.0°C) 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C)
Aug 83°/64°F (28.5°/18.0°C) 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 83°/64°F (28.5°/17.9°C) 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C)
Oct 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.6°C) 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C)
Nov 79°/61°F (26.0°/16.3°C) 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C)
Dec 78°/59°F (25.4°/15.0°C) 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C)

Data: Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Honduras passport

Honduras passport holder visiting Sweden

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

Sweden passport holder visiting Honduras

Visa Free
Sweden 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 Sweden?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sweden: 40.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sweden offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sweden safe for expats?

Sweden performs significantly better than Honduras across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 35.1 in Honduras.

How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Honduras?

Honduras generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 4.9 in Honduras. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Honduras: 64).

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

The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to 82°F in Tegucigalpa. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tegucigalpa gets 34.3 in.

What language do they speak in Sweden?

The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Honduras, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

HN SE
Population 9,459,440 10,483,647
Currency Honduran Lempira (HNL) Swedish Krona (SEK)
Languages Spanish Swedish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +504 +46
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112