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Cost of living in Honduras compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honduras is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 142 (¥637) | ¥1,019 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | L 137 (¥614) | ¥714 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 52 (¥235) | ¥466 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 25 (¥114) | ¥199 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | L 43 (¥192) | ¥272 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 25 (¥111) | ¥653 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 51 (¥229) | ¥890 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 57 (¥254) | ¥621 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 25 (¥114) | ¥427 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 28 (¥124) | ¥261 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 389 (¥1,748) | ¥1,550 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | L 36 (¥163) | ¥210 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 28 (¥124) | ¥200 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Honduras is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | L 18,126 (¥81,465) | ¥238,838 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | L 8,722 (¥39,201) | ¥120,252 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 3,250 (¥14,609) | ¥23,358 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | L 18,548 (¥83,364) | ¥123,093 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | L 12,137 (¥54,548) | ¥84,293 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | L 2,620 (¥11,774) | ¥11,955 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | L 1,187 (¥5,333) | ¥4,050 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | L 19,574 (¥87,977) | ¥61,346 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 2,622 (¥11,783) | ¥15,579 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 124 (¥557) | ¥745 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 100 (¥449) | ¥1,601 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Honduras is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | L 1,185 (¥5,325) | ¥6,784 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | L 1,161 (¥5,218) | ¥4,071 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,586 (¥11,622) | ¥8,377 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 2,695 (¥12,115) | ¥12,050 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Honduras is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 450,936 (¥2,026,732) | ¥2,782,080 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 21 (¥96) | ¥146 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | L 827 (¥3,718) | ¥13,003 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Honduras is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 131 (¥590) | ¥1,232 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 152 (¥682) | ¥1,175 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | L 639 (¥2,872) | ¥4,451 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | L 57 (¥257) | ¥672 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 111 (¥499) | ¥735 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 163 (¥734) | ¥471 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | L 60 (¥270) | ¥143 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | L 61 (¥273) | ¥221 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 87 (¥390) | ¥2,643 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Honduras is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 290 (¥1,304) | ¥4,236 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | L 208 (¥933) | ¥3,338 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 1,196 (¥5,375) | ¥10,379 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 724 (¥3,254) | ¥8,199 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 107 (¥482) | ¥943 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 55 (¥248) | ¥487 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 38 (¥169) | ¥532 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | L 13,461 (¥60,499) | ¥53,054 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 5.00 (¥22) | ¥57 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,226 (¥5,512) | ¥9,945 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | L 48 (¥218) | ¥472 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,236 prices entered by 345 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Honduras is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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