Moving to Honduras from Mexico
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mexico to Honduras — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Mexico to Honduras.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Mexico to Honduras, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Honduras?
Top countries of origin for Honduras's foreign-born residents.
- 9,071
- 7,943
- 6,954
- 4,711
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5.1,602
Mexico
- 886
Key Indicator Comparison
How Mexico and Honduras stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mexico performs better than Honduras across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Honduras generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Mexico generally does better on environment, though Honduras leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Mexico generally does better on infrastructure, though Honduras leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Mexico generally does better on employment & economy, though Honduras leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Mexico generally does better on family life, though Honduras leads in life expectancy.
Data: Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Mexico City | Tegucigalpa |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) | 81°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) | 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 83°/64°F (28°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | Mexico City | Tegucigalpa |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) | 78°/58°F (25.7°/14.3°C) |
| Feb | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) | 81°/58°F (27.4°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) | 85°/60°F (29.5°/15.5°C) |
| Apr | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.1°C) |
| May | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) | 86°/65°F (30.2°/18.2°C) |
| Jun | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) | 83°/65°F (28.6°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) | 82°/64°F (27.8°/18.0°C) |
| Aug | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) | 83°/64°F (28.5°/18.0°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) | 83°/64°F (28.5°/17.9°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) | 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.6°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) | 79°/61°F (26.0°/16.3°C) |
| Dec | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) | 78°/59°F (25.4°/15.0°C) |
Data:
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.
Mexico passport holder visiting Honduras
Visa Free
Honduras passport holder visiting Mexico
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Honduras?
With 4.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Honduras can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Mexico and Honduras.
Is Honduras safe for expats?
Mexico performs better than Honduras across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Honduras is 35.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 26.1 in Mexico.
How is healthcare in Honduras compared to Mexico?
Honduras generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Honduras, compared to 25.6 in Mexico. Honduras scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).
What's the weather like in Honduras compared to Mexico?
The average high temperature in Tegucigalpa is 82°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Tegucigalpa receives around 34.3 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.
What language do they speak in Honduras?
Both Mexico and Honduras share the same official language: Spanish.
