Cost of Living in Utila, Honduras
Utila is a city in Honduras, where a single person can expect to spend about $600 per month including rent, food, and local transport. Internet is slow at around 26 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Utila scores 48/100 — below average on safety for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 88°F and winter highs around 84°F, with roughly 281 sunny days a year.
Detailed price-level data for Utila is being compiled.
Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Utila
How Utila Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Utila is cheaper than 96% of them, but sits in the bottom 1% for food scene.
| Metric | Utila | World rank | Rank in Latin America & Caribbean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $600 | #14 of 340 | #1 of 63 |
| Safety | 48/100 | #249 of 340 | #28 of 63 |
| Healthcare | 22/100 | #339 of 340 | #63 of 63 |
| Internet speed | 26 Mbps | #326 of 340 | #62 of 63 |
| Walkability | 60/100 | #149 of 340 | #18 of 63 |
| Public transit | 5/100 | #335 of 340 | #62 of 63 |
| Food scene | 35/100 | #339 of 340 | #63 of 63 |
| Air quality | 88/100 | #76 of 340 | #5 of 63 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Neighborhoods in Utila
Utila Town · Dive Shops Strip
Utila FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Utila?
A single person should budget around $600 per month in Utila, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
Is Utila safe?
Utila scores 48/100 on safety, which is below average on safety. Tourist safety is rated 52/100.
How fast is the internet in Utila?
Median download speeds in Utila are around 26 Mbps — slow for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 4 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Honduras offer a digital nomad visa?
Honduras does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in Utila?
Utila sees summer highs around 88°F and winter highs near 84°F, with about 281 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 101 days.
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