Cost of living in San Pedro Sula (Honduras) is 9% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in San Pedro Sula (Honduras) is 4% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| San Pedro Sula | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 264 ($11) | $11 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 177 ($7) | $7 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 66 ($2.68) | $2.48 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 33 ($1.33) | $1.08 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | L 51 ($2.08) | $2.05 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 30 ($1.20) | $0.95 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 64 ($2.58) | $3.49 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 56 ($2.28) | $1.83 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 30 ($1.20) | $0.86 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 28 ($1.12) | $1.24 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 325 ($13) | $16 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | L 47 ($1.91) | $1.81 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 30 ($1.20) | $0.88 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in San Pedro Sula (Honduras) is about the same as in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| San Pedro Sula | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 17,426 ($707) | $702 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 11,189 ($454) | $417 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 3,266 ($132) | $57 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 10,391 ($421) | $541 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 5,433 ($220) | $299 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 1,983 ($80) | $42 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 712 ($29) | $24 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | L 8,398 ($341) | $467 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 2,546 ($103) | $123 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 175 ($7) | $5.40 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 212 ($9) | $10 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in San Pedro Sula (Honduras) is 23% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| San Pedro Sula | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 1,848 ($75) | $52 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 1,225 ($50) | $39 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,298 ($93) | $101 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 1,720 ($70) | $63 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in San Pedro Sula (Honduras) is 23% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| San Pedro Sula | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 463,186 ($18,783) | $16,992 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 28 ($1.16) | $0.85 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | L 652 ($26) | $23 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | L 592 ($24) | $13 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in San Pedro Sula (Honduras) is 70% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| San Pedro Sula | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 154 ($6) | $4.23 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 731 ($30) | $7 | + 344% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 1,121 ($45) | $30 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 147 ($5.95) | $3.08 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 120 ($4.88) | $3.40 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 154 ($6) | $7 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | L 69 ($2.78) | $1.65 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | L 67 ($2.72) | $1.36 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 142 ($5.77) | $17 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in San Pedro Sula (Honduras) is 23% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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| San Pedro Sula | Guayaquil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 313 ($13) | $14 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | L 213 ($9) | $11 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 753 ($31) | $61 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 766 ($31) | $47 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 110 ($4.48) | $9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 69 ($2.78) | $3.19 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 29 ($1.19) | $1.25 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 11,204 ($454) | $801 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 4.08 ($0.17) | $0.19 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,110 ($45) | $43 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 82 ($3.33) | $3.22 | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,071 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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