Cost of living in Honduras compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honduras is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 217 (¥935) | ¥1,001 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 140 (¥602) | ¥722 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 78 (¥337) | ¥446 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 26 (¥112) | ¥214 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | L 47 (¥203) | ¥289 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 25 (¥107) | ¥501 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 69 (¥296) | ¥1,246 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 40 (¥173) | ¥640 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 28 (¥123) | ¥381 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 31 (¥133) | ¥260 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 247 (¥1,064) | ¥1,652 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | L 41 (¥176) | ¥221 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 24 (¥105) | ¥277 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Honduras is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 14,561 (¥62,785) | ¥212,128 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 8,661 (¥37,345) | ¥121,270 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 1,658 (¥7,149) | ¥15,948 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 9,976 (¥43,016) | ¥127,445 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 6,017 (¥25,945) | ¥86,552 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 1,584 (¥6,830) | ¥11,000 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 1,111 (¥4,790) | ¥3,835 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | L 11,608 (¥50,052) | ¥39,892 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 2,569 (¥11,076) | ¥10,465 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 241 (¥1,041) | ¥749 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 150 (¥645) | ¥2,162 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Honduras is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 1,190 (¥5,133) | ¥6,528 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 843 (¥3,635) | ¥4,644 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,099 (¥9,051) | ¥7,685 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 1,753 (¥7,559) | ¥13,013 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Honduras is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 451,497 (¥1,946,854) | ¥2,936,380 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 26 (¥111) | ¥142 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | L 740 (¥3,190) | ¥9,348 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Honduras is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 145 (¥626) | ¥1,406 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 294 (¥1,269) | ¥929 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 663 (¥2,859) | ¥8,740 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 63 (¥272) | ¥554 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 90 (¥389) | ¥669 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 129 (¥558) | ¥525 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | L 59 (¥257) | ¥206 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | L 46 (¥197) | ¥238 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 134 (¥580) | ¥2,654 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Honduras is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 214 (¥923) | ¥3,275 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | L 204 (¥877) | ¥3,323 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 490 (¥2,111) | ¥16,766 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 581 (¥2,507) | ¥5,924 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 117 (¥506) | ¥806 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 58 (¥251) | ¥520 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 30 (¥128) | ¥510 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 10,243 (¥44,168) | ¥47,417 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 2.99 (¥13) | ¥26 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,180 (¥5,088) | ¥8,220 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 52 (¥226) | ¥491 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,341 prices entered by 232 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Honduras is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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