Utila, Honduras 🇭🇳
#764
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Nomad Score:
57%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Utila is very affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for food, accommodation, and daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Affordable guesthouses and apartments are common, though options are limited and can be basic.
🍎 Food & Groceries
78%
Weight: 40
Local food is inexpensive, but imported goods and fresh produce can be pricier and less varied.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Transportation mainly involves walking, biking, or cheap local boats; very low costs overall.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
75%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited but affordable, mainly centered around diving and beach activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
52%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership costs are moderate but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
54%
Weight: 30
Honduran Lempira has moderate volatility; some inflation concerns but relatively stable compared to other Central American currencies.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
57%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable, especially during peak hours or bad weather.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
23%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most nomads work from cafes or accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
61%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies widely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
58%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to digital nomads but lack dedicated workspaces or power outlets.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
47%
Weight: 100
Utila is known among niche diving and adventure nomads but not a mainstream digital nomad hub.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
83%
Weight: 30
Relaxed island lifestyle promotes good work-life balance with plenty of outdoor activities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Natural environment is beautiful and well-preserved, though waste management is a concern.
🧼 Cleanliness
45%
Weight: 10
Island infrastructure struggles with waste disposal; some areas can be dirty or littered.
🗨️ Language Barrier
64%
Weight: 30
English is widely spoken in tourist areas, but Spanish is dominant locally.
💨 Air Quality
81%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to island location and low pollution levels.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
37%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but limited facilities; serious cases require evacuation to mainland or abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
72%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is inexpensive but quality and availability are limited.
🏥 Healthcare
39%
Weight: 20
Limited medical infrastructure; suitable only for minor issues.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
88%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some humidity and rainy season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
41%
Weight: 10
Located in a hurricane-prone region; risk of tropical storms and flooding during season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
76%
Weight: 10
Island offers lush vegetation and marine parks but limited urban green spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
63%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is available in many accommodations but not universal.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
21%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate with wet and dry seasons.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
67%
Weight: 20
Small island culture with Caribbean influences; friendly locals and a laid-back vibe.
🌃 Nightlife
54%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options focused on bars and beach parties.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
94%
Weight: 15
Excellent for diving, snorkeling, hiking, and marine wildlife observation.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
48%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to practice Spanish.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
79%
Weight: 10
Good availability of eco-tours, diving excursions, and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
32%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; mostly bars and small venues.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
61%
Weight: 25
Basic local and seafood options; limited variety and international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
40%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; some classes offered sporadically.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
45%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers; outdoor activities preferred.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
53%
Weight: 15
Some healthy options available but fresh produce can be limited and expensive.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
76%
Weight: 20
Central Standard Time (UTC-6) is convenient for North and Central American clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
31%
Weight: 25
Few formal networking events; community is small and informal.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market; most nomads rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community; limited local support or resources.
🏢 Coworking Quality
20%
Weight: 30
Very few coworking spaces; those available lack professional amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity; island economy is tourism-focused.
💳 Local Payment Services
47%
Weight: 10
Cash is king; limited digital payment infrastructure and card acceptance.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and awareness of blockchain or crypto services.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
38%
Weight: 30
Small local airport with limited flights; main access via ferry from mainland.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; walking and biking are primary modes.
🚶 Walkability
74%
Weight: 20
Small island size makes most areas walkable.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
5%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps like Uber or Lyft available.
🚲 Cycling
68%
Weight: 10
Cycling is common and practical for getting around the island.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
22%
Weight: 15
Limited to boats and small planes; no extensive intercity transport.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
79%
Weight: 10
Scooter and bike rentals are widely available and affordable.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is patchy but generally available; 3G/4G networks present.
🔒 VPN Reliability
71%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably; no significant internet censorship.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
43%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and fluctuations are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited mostly to cafes and some accommodations.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
67%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa on arrival is easy for many nationalities; no special digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
No specific tax incentives for digital nomads; standard Honduran tax rules apply.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
62%
Weight: 15
Generally free but some political sensitivities exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Honduras has some political unrest and crime concerns, but Utila is relatively calm.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
33%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners due to documentation and bureaucracy.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
38%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process for foreigners to register businesses.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
51%
Weight: 50
Friendly community but limited infrastructure and services for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Few organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
42%
Weight: 20
Small online presence; mostly niche diving and travel groups.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
46%
Weight: 100
Utila is safer than mainland Honduras but petty crime and occasional incidents occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Generally safe for women but caution advised, especially at night.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Relatively tolerant community with diverse Caribbean influences.