Cost of living in San Pedro Sula (Honduras) is 41% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in San Pedro Sula (Honduras) is 24% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Pedro Sula | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 268 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 47 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 181 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 31 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 64 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 35 (Dirham 5.18) | Dirham 6 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | L 56 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 30 (Dirham 4.40) | Dirham 4.75 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 64 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 30 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 56 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 30 (Dirham 4.43) | Dirham 3.72 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 28 (Dirham 4.13) | Dirham 10 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 325 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 68 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | L 47 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 27 (Dirham 4.09) | Dirham 4.41 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in San Pedro Sula (Honduras) is 61% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Pedro Sula | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 18,369 (Dirham 2,740) | Dirham 8,389 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 12,082 (Dirham 1,802) | Dirham 5,046 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 3,457 (Dirham 516) | Dirham 835 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 10,398 (Dirham 1,551) | Dirham 5,419 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 6,185 (Dirham 922) | Dirham 3,583 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 2,046 (Dirham 305) | Dirham 646 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 868 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 296 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | L 8,708 (Dirham 1,299) | Dirham 789 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 3,045 (Dirham 454) | Dirham 341 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 220 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 40 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 213 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 37 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in San Pedro Sula (Honduras) is 5% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Pedro Sula | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 2,152 (Dirham 321) | Dirham 232 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 1,315 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 205 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,705 (Dirham 403) | Dirham 326 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 2,076 (Dirham 310) | Dirham 392 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in San Pedro Sula (Honduras) is 38% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Pedro Sula | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 558,852 (Dirham 83,348) | Dirham 108,414 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 30 (Dirham 4.50) | Dirham 2.95 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | L 713 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 277 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | L 599 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 51 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in San Pedro Sula (Honduras) is 8% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Pedro Sula | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 142 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 22 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 470 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 37 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 1,115 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 241 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 147 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 21 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 123 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 16 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 192 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 20 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | L 78 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | L 71 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 184 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 39 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in San Pedro Sula (Honduras) is 52% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Pedro Sula | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 309 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 174 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | L 246 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 97 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 753 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 234 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 922 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 414 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 187 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 95 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 65 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 24 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 37 (Dirham 5.49) | Dirham 42 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 11,204 (Dirham 1,671) | Dirham 2,081 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 4.08 (Dirham 0.61) | Dirham 0.40 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,212 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 276 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 75 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 39% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 960 prices entered by 242 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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