Cost of living in Honduras compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honduras is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 189 (R$ 33) | R$ 29 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 136 (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 58 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 27 (R$ 4.76) | R$ 3.33 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | L 44 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 25 (R$ 4.47) | R$ 5.59 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 71 (R$ 12) | R$ 16 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 44 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.98 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 28 (R$ 4.97) | R$ 4.00 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 30 (R$ 5.28) | R$ 4.54 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 243 (R$ 43) | R$ 40 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | L 40 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 28 (R$ 4.93) | R$ 3.32 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Honduras is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 15,242 (R$ 2,682) | R$ 3,235 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 8,508 (R$ 1,497) | R$ 1,919 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 1,591 (R$ 280) | R$ 566 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 10,212 (R$ 1,797) | R$ 2,026 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 7,949 (R$ 1,399) | R$ 1,333 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 1,876 (R$ 330) | R$ 343 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 1,343 (R$ 236) | R$ 79 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | L 12,731 (R$ 2,240) | R$ 1,529 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 2,259 (R$ 397) | R$ 429 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 281 (R$ 49) | R$ 23 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 161 (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Honduras is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 1,270 (R$ 223) | R$ 199 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 1,441 (R$ 253) | R$ 168 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 1,993 (R$ 351) | R$ 306 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 1,829 (R$ 322) | R$ 242 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Honduras is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 389,394 (R$ 68,507) | R$ 88,691 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 26 (R$ 4.49) | R$ 4.35 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | L 899 (R$ 158) | R$ 212 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Honduras is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 159 (R$ 28) | R$ 18 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 411 (R$ 72) | R$ 43 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 629 (R$ 111) | R$ 241 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 98 (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 83 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 134 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | L 57 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.27 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | L 45 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.66 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 122 (R$ 22) | R$ 37 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Honduras is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 257 (R$ 45) | R$ 100 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | L 211 (R$ 37) | R$ 51 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 558 (R$ 98) | R$ 219 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 642 (R$ 113) | R$ 177 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 130 (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 51 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 31 (R$ 5.43) | R$ 12 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 15,846 (R$ 2,788) | R$ 2,791 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 3.67 (R$ 0.65) | R$ 1.17 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,237 (R$ 218) | R$ 114 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 62 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,407 prices entered by 1,275 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Honduras is about the same as in Brazil
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