Cost of living in Honduras compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honduras is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Honduras | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 301 (¥1,574) | ¥1,145 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 177 (¥928) | ¥719 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 57 (¥300) | ¥437 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 29 (¥153) | ¥211 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | L 44 (¥233) | ¥282 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 26 (¥138) | ¥815 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 79 (¥415) | ¥951 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 65 (¥337) | ¥984 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 30 (¥159) | ¥421 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 28 (¥146) | ¥268 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 372 (¥1,946) | ¥1,770 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | L 45 (¥233) | ¥217 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 27 (¥143) | ¥225 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Honduras is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Honduras | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 17,703 (¥92,556) | ¥194,768 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 10,831 (¥56,625) | ¥126,641 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 1,840 (¥9,622) | ¥21,178 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 17,202 (¥89,934) | ¥142,258 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 8,385 (¥43,841) | ¥80,836 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 1,185 (¥6,198) | ¥13,643 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 734 (¥3,839) | ¥3,988 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | L 10,290 (¥53,800) | ¥59,521 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 2,792 (¥14,596) | ¥17,809 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 171 (¥893) | ¥665 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 244 (¥1,274) | ¥2,700 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Honduras is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Honduras | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 1,027 (¥5,372) | ¥7,941 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 702 (¥3,673) | ¥4,162 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,119 (¥11,078) | ¥7,471 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 1,257 (¥6,573) | ¥15,388 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Honduras is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Honduras | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 400,000 (¥2,091,261) | ¥2,576,380 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 28 (¥146) | ¥161 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | L 541 (¥2,827) | ¥16,725 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Honduras is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Honduras | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 117 (¥611) | ¥1,370 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 169 (¥885) | ¥1,955 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 952 (¥4,976) | ¥3,523 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 68 (¥354) | ¥2,205 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 87 (¥454) | ¥648 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 84 (¥439) | ¥409 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | L 72 (¥377) | ¥143 | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | L 44 (¥230) | ¥184 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 107 (¥557) | ¥3,583 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Honduras is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Honduras | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 279 (¥1,461) | ¥4,280 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | L 200 (¥1,046) | ¥3,593 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 889 (¥4,647) | ¥6,242 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 147 (¥770) | ¥1,034 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 67 (¥349) | ¥533 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 34 (¥179) | ¥526 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 10,527 (¥55,034) | ¥58,872 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 8 (¥42) | ¥41 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,103 (¥5,768) | ¥11,178 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 68 (¥358) | ¥554 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,045 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Honduras is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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