Cost of living in Honduras compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honduras is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Honduras | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 342 (98元) | 46元 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 187 (54元) | 40元 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 65 (19元) | 16元 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 36 (10元) | 18元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | L 53 (15元) | 19元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 33 (9元) | 11元 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 74 (21元) | 63元 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 73 (21元) | 15元 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 33 (10元) | 6元 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 27 (8元) | 7元 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 314 (90元) | 118元 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | L 48 (14元) | 8元 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 26 (7元) | 16元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Honduras is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Honduras | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 20,832 (5,981元) | 15,059元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 12,842 (3,687元) | 9,006元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 3,042 (873元) | 421元 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 13,132 (3,771元) | 7,547元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 7,287 (2,092元) | 4,347元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 1,992 (572元) | 262元 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 719 (207元) | 115元 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | L 8,863 (2,545元) | 1,143元 | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 3,111 (893元) | 589元 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 199 (57元) | 39元 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 300 (86元) | 51元 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Honduras is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Honduras | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 1,999 (574元) | 529元 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 1,248 (358元) | 248元 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,895 (831元) | 626元 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 2,544 (730元) | 828元 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Honduras is about the same as in China | ||||
| Honduras | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 494,738 (142,052元) | 161,247元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 32 (9元) | 9元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | L 797 (229元) | 204元 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Honduras is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Honduras | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 120 (34元) | 39元 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 664 (191元) | 27元 | + 610% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 1,032 (296元) | 391元 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 193 (56元) | 53元 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 129 (37元) | 33元 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 178 (51元) | 34元 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | L 77 (22元) | 13元 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | L 79 (23元) | 15元 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 207 (59元) | 74元 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Honduras is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Honduras | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 308 (88元) | 265元 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | L 228 (65元) | 110元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 536 (154元) | 1,294元 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 797 (229元) | 348元 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 172 (49元) | 79元 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 66 (19元) | 29元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 36 (10元) | 18元 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 12,462 (3,578元) | 3,321元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 14 (3.88元) | 0.20元 | + 1841% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,015 (291元) | 410元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 70 (20元) | 24元 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,919 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Honduras is about the same as in China
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