Cost of living in Honduras compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Honduras is 26% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Honduras | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 302 (₡ 6,217) | ₡ 7,179 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 176 (₡ 3,609) | ₡ 4,244 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 64 (₡ 1,325) | ₡ 2,104 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 39 (₡ 795) | ₡ 1,033 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | L 60 (₡ 1,226) | ₡ 2,009 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 36 (₡ 749) | ₡ 1,170 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 83 (₡ 1,698) | ₡ 2,832 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 104 (₡ 2,137) | ₡ 1,735 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 36 (₡ 733) | ₡ 961 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 25 (₡ 513) | ₡ 972 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 253 (₡ 5,204) | ₡ 9,064 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | L 47 (₡ 968) | ₡ 1,602 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 29 (₡ 588) | ₡ 887 | - 34% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Honduras is 7% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Honduras | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 23,668 (₡ 486,590) | ₡ 589,206 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 11,377 (₡ 233,887) | ₡ 339,942 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 1,934 (₡ 39,766) | ₡ 36,687 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 16,928 (₡ 348,017) | ₡ 378,343 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 7,838 (₡ 161,135) | ₡ 224,652 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 1,536 (₡ 31,569) | ₡ 21,419 | + 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 837 (₡ 17,218) | ₡ 13,402 | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | L 8,103 (₡ 166,597) | ₡ 192,502 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 3,017 (₡ 62,036) | ₡ 70,289 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 207 (₡ 4,252) | ₡ 4,103 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 137 (₡ 2,823) | ₡ 2,235 | + 26% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Honduras is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
Honduras | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 1,851 (₡ 38,062) | ₡ 39,927 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 986 (₡ 20,267) | ₡ 19,656 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,754 (₡ 56,614) | ₡ 54,687 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 2,567 (₡ 52,777) | ₡ 47,659 | + 11% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Honduras is 32% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Honduras | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 420,866 (₡ 8,652,496) | ₡ 14,778,300 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 30 (₡ 616) | ₡ 703 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | L 729 (₡ 14,987) | ₡ 23,869 | - 37% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Honduras is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
Honduras | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 191 (₡ 3,929) | ₡ 3,885 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 811 (₡ 16,670) | ₡ 7,483 | + 123% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 1,045 (₡ 21,486) | ₡ 34,202 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 204 (₡ 4,193) | ₡ 5,144 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 113 (₡ 2,321) | ₡ 3,186 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 173 (₡ 3,557) | ₡ 3,490 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | L 65 (₡ 1,337) | ₡ 1,268 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | L 90 (₡ 1,847) | ₡ 1,924 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 186 (₡ 3,830) | ₡ 7,493 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Honduras is 25% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Honduras | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 295 (₡ 6,056) | ₡ 14,613 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | L 250 (₡ 5,134) | ₡ 6,915 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 1,000 (₡ 20,559) | ₡ 13,750 | + 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 755 (₡ 15,515) | ₡ 29,844 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 173 (₡ 3,547) | ₡ 4,584 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 68 (₡ 1,391) | ₡ 3,313 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 39 (₡ 809) | ₡ 1,607 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 14,009 (₡ 288,000) | ₡ 347,355 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 4.78 (₡ 98) | ₡ 38 | + 159% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | L 951 (₡ 19,552) | ₡ 34,947 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 62 (₡ 1,270) | ₡ 2,752 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,008 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Honduras is 20% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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