The capital of Honduras with a mix of mountain views, hustle, and grit. It's a city of energy and culture, with loads of markets, historic sites, and street food. But, it's also a place with heavy traffic, some sketchy areas, and challenges with safety in certain parts. Not for the faint-hearted.
The Good
- 🎉 Decent nightlife
- 🤤 Great food options
- 🍜 Streetfood
- ☕ Coffee
- ☀️ Fantastic weather
- 🤿 Scuba diving
The Bad
- 🏘️ Limited accomodation options
- 👮 Not the safest
- 🚘 Traffic
- 🗑️ Pollution
- 📡 Unreliable wifi
- 🚶 Not walkable
- 🥵 Very humid
- 🏴 Low English proficiency
Living costs
- The average salary in Tegucigalpa is
- It's about 148% cheaper to live in Tegucigalpa than it is Athens
- You can expect to spend around $655.73 per month living here
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- Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
- Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 12th Jul 2026
Safety
Tegucigalpa has high crime rates, including violent crime, and safety can vary significantly by neighbourhood.
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Who it suits
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