Moving to Honduras from Spain

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Spain to Honduras. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tegucigalpa averages 82°F vs 68°F in Madrid, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
536 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Spain live in Honduras · UN DESA

Who's moving to Honduras?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Honduras compared to Spain.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ES
0.7
HN
35.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ES
3.5
HN
18.5

Spain performs better than Honduras across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ES
$4,935
HN
$554
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

ES
44.8
HN
4.9

Honduras generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain 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

ES
10.0
HN
49.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ES
4.5t
HN
1.1t

Spain generally does better on environment, though Honduras leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ES
36.0
HN
4.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ES
43.2%
HN
4.6%

Spain 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

ES
12.1%
HN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ES
$46,400
HN
$6,500

Spain generally does better on employment & economy, though Honduras leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ES
82.5 yrs
HN
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ES
2.5
HN
15.1

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

Data: Agencia Tributaria, Spain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Madrid Rain: 16.6 in/yr (421 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Madrid Tegucigalpa
Jan–Mar 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) 81°/59°F (28°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) 85°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 83°/64°F (28°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) 79°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Madrid Tegucigalpa
Jan 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) 78°/58°F (25.7°/14.3°C)
Feb 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) 81°/58°F (27.4°/14.5°C)
Mar 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) 85°/60°F (29.5°/15.5°C)
Apr 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.1°C)
May 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) 86°/65°F (30.2°/18.2°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 83°/65°F (28.6°/18.2°C)
Jul 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) 82°/64°F (27.8°/18.0°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) 83°/64°F (28.5°/18.0°C)
Sep 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) 83°/64°F (28.5°/17.9°C)
Oct 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.6°C)
Nov 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) 79°/61°F (26.0°/16.3°C)
Dec 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) 78°/59°F (25.4°/15.0°C)

Data: Agencia Estatal de Meteorología Agencia Estatal de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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.

Spain passport

Spain passport holder visiting Honduras

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

Honduras passport holder visiting Spain

Visa Free
Honduras passport holders can enter Spain 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 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?

Spain performs better than Honduras across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Honduras is 35.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Spain.

How is healthcare in Honduras compared to Spain?

Honduras generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Honduras, compared to 44.8 in Spain. Honduras scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Tegucigalpa is 82°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Tegucigalpa receives around 34.3 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in.

What language do they speak in Honduras?

The official language in Honduras is Spanish. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.

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At a Glance

ES HN
Population 47,163,418 9,459,440
Currency Euro (€) Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Languages Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +34 +504
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 911