Cost of living in Honduras compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Honduras is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
Honduras | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 329 (91元) | 42元 | + 117% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 230 (64元) | 39元 | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 57 (16元) | 14元 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 39 (11元) | 14元 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | L 66 (18元) | 16元 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 42 (12元) | 10元 | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 115 (32元) | 50元 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 69 (19元) | 16元 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 50 (14元) | 6元 | + 113% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 27 (8元) | 6元 | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 307 (85元) | 89元 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | L 51 (14元) | 8元 | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 33 (9元) | 13元 | - 27% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Honduras is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
Honduras | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 20,067 (5,567元) | 12,713元 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 10,776 (2,990元) | 5,917元 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 2,444 (678元) | 450元 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 7,837 (2,174元) | 6,564元 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 6,413 (1,779元) | 3,518元 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 1,837 (510元) | 296元 | + 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 613 (170元) | 100元 | + 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | L 11,567 (3,209元) | 1,460元 | + 120% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 2,594 (720元) | 553元 | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 265 (74元) | 43元 | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 273 (76元) | 55元 | + 37% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Honduras is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
Honduras | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 1,428 (396元) | 418元 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 569 (158元) | 302元 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 1,751 (486元) | 553元 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 1,733 (481元) | 705元 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Honduras is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
Honduras | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 392,012 (108,761元) | 148,726元 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 26 (7元) | 8元 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | L 718 (199元) | 228元 | - 13% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Honduras is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
Honduras | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 152 (42元) | 42元 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 394 (109元) | 59元 | + 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 575 (160元) | 114元 | + 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 113 (31元) | 67元 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 114 (32元) | 57元 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 151 (42元) | 25元 | + 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | L 118 (33元) | 6元 | + 430% | |
Tube of toothpaste | L 65 (18元) | 13元 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 184 (51元) | 85元 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Honduras is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
Honduras | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 548 (152元) | 178元 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | L 206 (57元) | 105元 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 492 (136元) | 1,179元 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 1,041 (289元) | 320元 | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 164 (46元) | 81元 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 87 (24元) | 28元 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 56 (16元) | 19元 | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 17,339 (4,811元) | 3,924元 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 10 (2.65元) | 0.34元 | + 690% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,075 (298元) | 412元 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 57 (16元) | 25元 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Honduras is 7% cheaper than in China
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