Cost of living in Honduras compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honduras is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 263 (¥1,203) | ¥981 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 151 (¥690) | ¥700 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 53 (¥242) | ¥414 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 26 (¥118) | ¥205 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | L 45 (¥205) | ¥251 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 27 (¥122) | ¥655 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 62 (¥285) | ¥964 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 42 (¥193) | ¥741 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 30 (¥137) | ¥391 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 29 (¥132) | ¥300 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 298 (¥1,362) | ¥1,420 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | L 41 (¥186) | ¥178 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 23 (¥106) | ¥217 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Honduras is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 12,622 (¥57,644) | ¥299,320 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 7,068 (¥32,281) | ¥164,446 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 1,894 (¥8,648) | ¥21,056 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 8,921 (¥40,745) | ¥150,152 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 5,626 (¥25,694) | ¥78,123 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 1,127 (¥5,146) | ¥11,902 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 828 (¥3,781) | ¥4,118 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | L 10,139 (¥46,305) | ¥70,060 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 2,460 (¥11,234) | ¥12,705 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 158 (¥722) | ¥794 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 148 (¥676) | ¥2,406 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Honduras is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 1,212 (¥5,537) | ¥7,319 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 647 (¥2,954) | ¥4,417 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,185 (¥9,978) | ¥8,375 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 1,481 (¥6,762) | ¥13,139 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Honduras is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 458,952 (¥2,096,072) | ¥2,627,120 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 26 (¥117) | ¥135 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | L 719 (¥3,283) | ¥10,272 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Honduras is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 110 (¥504) | ¥1,148 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 164 (¥750) | ¥1,229 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 888 (¥4,055) | ¥5,176 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 83 (¥377) | ¥803 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 92 (¥421) | ¥611 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 127 (¥580) | ¥528 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | L 66 (¥303) | ¥152 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | L 43 (¥196) | ¥258 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 170 (¥777) | ¥3,156 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Honduras is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 210 (¥961) | ¥3,672 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | L 193 (¥880) | ¥3,638 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 484 (¥2,209) | ¥16,372 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 718 (¥3,281) | ¥6,066 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 92 (¥422) | ¥1,131 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 68 (¥311) | ¥435 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 27 (¥122) | ¥548 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 9,510 (¥43,431) | ¥55,862 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 3.00 (¥14) | ¥53 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,279 (¥5,842) | ¥9,625 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 67 (¥308) | ¥530 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,551 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Honduras is 53% cheaper than in Japan
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