Cost of living in Honduras compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honduras is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Honduras | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 342 (¥1,934) | ¥1,023 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 187 (¥1,055) | ¥714 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 65 (¥369) | ¥519 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 36 (¥203) | ¥198 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | L 54 (¥308) | ¥315 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 33 (¥186) | ¥629 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 74 (¥417) | ¥962 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 73 (¥410) | ¥902 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 33 (¥188) | ¥574 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 27 (¥152) | ¥285 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 314 (¥1,772) | ¥1,252 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | L 48 (¥271) | ¥179 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 26 (¥146) | ¥206 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Honduras is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Honduras | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 20,832 (¥117,715) | ¥306,878 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 12,842 (¥72,567) | ¥171,772 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 3,042 (¥17,187) | ¥28,417 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 13,132 (¥74,206) | ¥157,603 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 7,287 (¥41,178) | ¥82,713 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 1,992 (¥11,258) | ¥24,082 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 719 (¥4,064) | ¥4,709 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | L 8,863 (¥50,080) | ¥47,482 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 3,111 (¥17,581) | ¥32,093 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 199 (¥1,122) | ¥1,313 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 300 (¥1,695) | ¥1,878 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Honduras is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Honduras | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 1,999 (¥11,294) | ¥6,136 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 1,248 (¥7,051) | ¥5,199 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,895 (¥16,360) | ¥8,989 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 2,544 (¥14,373) | ¥13,588 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Honduras is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Honduras | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 494,738 (¥2,795,595) | ¥2,700,660 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 32 (¥181) | ¥165 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | L 797 (¥4,501) | ¥10,143 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Honduras is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Honduras | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 120 (¥675) | ¥2,497 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 664 (¥3,754) | ¥1,967 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 1,032 (¥5,830) | ¥5,380 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 193 (¥1,093) | ¥650 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 129 (¥727) | ¥938 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 178 (¥1,007) | ¥702 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | L 77 (¥436) | ¥216 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | L 79 (¥447) | ¥216 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 207 (¥1,169) | ¥4,060 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Honduras is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Honduras | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 308 (¥1,739) | ¥4,579 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | L 228 (¥1,289) | ¥3,600 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 536 (¥3,027) | ¥4,000 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 797 (¥4,504) | ¥5,999 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 172 (¥974) | ¥954 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 66 (¥374) | ¥472 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 36 (¥202) | ¥583 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 12,462 (¥70,417) | ¥67,950 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 14 (¥76) | ¥52 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,015 (¥5,733) | ¥9,405 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 70 (¥398) | ¥592 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,315 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Honduras is 27% cheaper than in Japan
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