Cost of living in Honduras compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Honduras is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Honduras | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 342 (R$ 69) | R$ 36 | + 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 187 (R$ 38) | R$ 34 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 65 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 36 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.84 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | L 53 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 33 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 74 (R$ 15) | R$ 26 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 73 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 33 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.68 | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 27 (R$ 5.41) | R$ 6 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 314 (R$ 63) | R$ 44 | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | L 48 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 26 (R$ 5.21) | R$ 4.91 | + 6% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Honduras is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Honduras | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 20,832 (R$ 4,186) | R$ 3,728 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 12,842 (R$ 2,580) | R$ 2,506 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 3,042 (R$ 611) | R$ 595 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 13,132 (R$ 2,639) | R$ 2,629 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 7,287 (R$ 1,464) | R$ 1,696 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 1,992 (R$ 400) | R$ 510 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 719 (R$ 145) | R$ 89 | + 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | L 8,863 (R$ 1,781) | R$ 1,998 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 3,111 (R$ 625) | R$ 628 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 199 (R$ 40) | R$ 29 | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 300 (R$ 60) | R$ 21 | + 193% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Honduras is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Honduras | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 1,999 (R$ 402) | R$ 250 | + 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 1,248 (R$ 251) | R$ 247 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,895 (R$ 582) | R$ 410 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 2,544 (R$ 511) | R$ 304 | + 68% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Honduras is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Honduras | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 494,738 (R$ 99,410) | R$ 116,376 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 32 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.54 | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | L 797 (R$ 160) | R$ 230 | - 30% | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in Honduras is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Honduras | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 120 (R$ 24) | R$ 22 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 664 (R$ 134) | R$ 44 | + 205% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 1,032 (R$ 207) | R$ 265 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 193 (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | + 72% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 129 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 101% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 178 (R$ 36) | R$ 19 | + 93% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | L 77 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 101% | |
Tube of toothpaste | L 79 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.28 | + 201% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 207 (R$ 42) | R$ 55 | - 25% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Honduras is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Honduras | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 308 (R$ 62) | R$ 113 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | L 228 (R$ 46) | R$ 66 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 536 (R$ 108) | R$ 210 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 797 (R$ 160) | R$ 199 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 172 (R$ 35) | R$ 29 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 66 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 36 (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 12,462 (R$ 2,504) | R$ 4,212 | - 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 14 (R$ 2.72) | R$ 1.29 | + 111% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,015 (R$ 204) | R$ 125 | + 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 70 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 25% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Honduras is 9% more expensive than in Brazil
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