Cost of living in Honduras compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Honduras is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 246 (R$ 57) | R$ 28 | + 103% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 146 (R$ 34) | R$ 27 | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 50 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 25 (R$ 5.88) | R$ 3.88 | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | L 45 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 25 (R$ 5.87) | R$ 5.58 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 60 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 42 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 30 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.56 | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 28 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.83 | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 298 (R$ 69) | R$ 38 | + 83% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | L 40 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 24 (R$ 5.60) | R$ 3.37 | + 66% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Honduras is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 12,146 (R$ 2,824) | R$ 3,095 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 7,489 (R$ 1,741) | R$ 1,821 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 1,699 (R$ 395) | R$ 493 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 8,921 (R$ 2,074) | R$ 2,061 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 5,626 (R$ 1,308) | R$ 1,276 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 1,127 (R$ 262) | R$ 357 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 828 (R$ 193) | R$ 79 | + 142% | |
40” flat screen tv | L 10,116 (R$ 2,352) | R$ 1,672 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 2,460 (R$ 572) | R$ 471 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 158 (R$ 37) | R$ 22 | + 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 148 (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 102% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Honduras is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 1,181 (R$ 274) | R$ 209 | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 647 (R$ 150) | R$ 192 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,185 (R$ 508) | R$ 324 | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 1,481 (R$ 344) | R$ 247 | + 40% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Honduras is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 458,952 (R$ 106,713) | R$ 87,728 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 26 (R$ 5.96) | R$ 4.44 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | L 740 (R$ 172) | R$ 224 | - 23% | |
Personal Care | + 49% | |||
Personal Care in Honduras is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 110 (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 164 (R$ 38) | R$ 41 | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 888 (R$ 206) | R$ 218 | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 83 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 92 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 127 (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 89% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | L 66 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.97 | + 159% | |
Tube of toothpaste | L 43 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.07 | + 145% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 170 (R$ 40) | R$ 43 | - 9% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Honduras is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 207 (R$ 48) | R$ 93 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | L 188 (R$ 44) | R$ 52 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 484 (R$ 112) | R$ 219 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 718 (R$ 167) | R$ 183 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 92 (R$ 21) | R$ 25 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 62 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 27 (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 9,510 (R$ 2,211) | R$ 3,532 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 3.00 (R$ 0.70) | R$ 1.27 | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,384 (R$ 322) | R$ 117 | + 175% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 67 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 54% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Honduras is 12% more expensive than in Brazil
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