Cost of living in Honduras compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honduras is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Honduras | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 301 (R$ 60) | R$ 30 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 177 (R$ 35) | R$ 31 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 57 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 29 (R$ 5.82) | R$ 4.40 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | L 44 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 26 (R$ 5.26) | R$ 7 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 79 (R$ 16) | R$ 20 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 65 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 30 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.85 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 28 (R$ 5.57) | R$ 5.66 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 372 (R$ 74) | R$ 42 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | L 45 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 27 (R$ 5.44) | R$ 3.78 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Honduras is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Honduras | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 17,703 (R$ 3,531) | R$ 2,838 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 10,831 (R$ 2,160) | R$ 2,012 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 1,840 (R$ 367) | R$ 581 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 17,202 (R$ 3,431) | R$ 2,248 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 8,385 (R$ 1,672) | R$ 1,500 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 1,185 (R$ 236) | R$ 431 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 734 (R$ 146) | R$ 84 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | L 10,290 (R$ 2,052) | R$ 2,018 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 2,792 (R$ 557) | R$ 585 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 171 (R$ 34) | R$ 26 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 244 (R$ 49) | R$ 19 | + 156% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Honduras is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Honduras | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 1,027 (R$ 205) | R$ 243 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 702 (R$ 140) | R$ 223 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,119 (R$ 423) | R$ 350 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 1,257 (R$ 251) | R$ 265 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Honduras is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Honduras | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 400,000 (R$ 79,771) | R$ 99,515 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 28 (R$ 5.59) | R$ 7 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | L 541 (R$ 108) | R$ 221 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Honduras is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Honduras | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 117 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 169 (R$ 34) | R$ 50 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 952 (R$ 190) | R$ 243 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 68 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 87 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 84 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | L 72 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | L 44 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.60 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 107 (R$ 21) | R$ 48 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Honduras is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Honduras | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 279 (R$ 56) | R$ 92 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | L 200 (R$ 40) | R$ 54 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 889 (R$ 177) | R$ 188 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 147 (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 67 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 34 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 10,527 (R$ 2,099) | R$ 4,028 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 8 (R$ 1.60) | R$ 1.36 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,103 (R$ 220) | R$ 122 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 68 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,778 prices entered by 2,064 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Honduras is about the same as in Brazil
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