Honduras

San Pedro Sula

#3 Top 5 cities

A key commercial city with stronger business practicality than much of the country, but very limited safety margin.

Country overview

Population

801Β 259

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C aΕΎ 34°C

Night: 21°C aΕΎ 25°C

Climate

A hot lowland climate with high humidity for much of the year.

Distance to the sea

55 km

Social atmosphere

4/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

3/10

San Pedro Sula remains exposed to violent crime, gangs, extortion, robbery, and kidnapping. Secure transport and careful neighborhood selection are essential, especially after dark.

Natural disaster resilience

2/10

The Sula Valley has major river and urban flood exposure, with hurricanes, extreme rain, and landslides repeatedly damaging neighborhoods, roads, and communications.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpanish
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Good transport links
  • +Airport access

Cons

  • βˆ’Mixed city reputation
  • βˆ’Traffic congestion
  • βˆ’Less peaceful lifestyle