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Honduras

Roatán

Established Caribbean dive island, with real freediving and kitesurf infrastructure too.

In Roatán, a mid-range month runs about $1,707 (HNL 45,844) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Moderate

More expensive day to day than about 60% of cities

Internet2.8/10

Slower internet than about 70% of cities

Visas5/10

Harder visas than about 65% of cities

Coworking1.4/10

Among the 5% weakest cities for coworking

English8/10

More English-friendly than about 70% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness3.6/10

Fewer wellness options than about 70% of cities

Getting There1.4/10

Among the 5% hardest cities to reach

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