Cost of living in Honduras compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honduras is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Honduras | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 342 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 262 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 187 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 147 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 65 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 67 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 36 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 26 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | L 53 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 45 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 33 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 26 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 74 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 85 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 73 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 48 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 33 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 32 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 27 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 28 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 314 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 258 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | L 48 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 34 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 26 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Honduras is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Honduras | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 20,832 (Mex$ 14,802) | Mex$ 20,049 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 12,842 (Mex$ 9,125) | Mex$ 10,419 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 3,042 (Mex$ 2,161) | Mex$ 1,051 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 13,132 (Mex$ 9,331) | Mex$ 12,542 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 7,287 (Mex$ 5,178) | Mex$ 6,631 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 1,992 (Mex$ 1,416) | Mex$ 723 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 719 (Mex$ 511) | Mex$ 401 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | L 8,863 (Mex$ 6,297) | Mex$ 6,602 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 3,111 (Mex$ 2,211) | Mex$ 2,560 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 199 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 114 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 300 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 127 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Honduras is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Honduras | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 1,999 (Mex$ 1,420) | Mex$ 970 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 1,248 (Mex$ 887) | Mex$ 756 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,895 (Mex$ 2,057) | Mex$ 1,688 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 2,544 (Mex$ 1,807) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Honduras is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Honduras | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 494,738 (Mex$ 351,526) | Mex$ 384,066 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 32 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 23 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | L 797 (Mex$ 566) | Mex$ 575 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Honduras is 57% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Honduras | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 120 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 89 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 664 (Mex$ 472) | Mex$ 198 | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 1,032 (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 598 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 193 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 74 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 129 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 60 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 178 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 68 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | L 77 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 36 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | L 79 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 35 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 207 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 237 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Honduras is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Honduras | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 308 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 358 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | L 228 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 156 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 536 (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 723 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 797 (Mex$ 566) | Mex$ 768 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 172 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 161 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 66 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 79 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 36 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 46 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 12,462 (Mex$ 8,854) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 14 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 2.23 | + 331% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,015 (Mex$ 721) | Mex$ 882 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 70 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 78 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,334 prices entered by 995 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Honduras is about the same as in Mexico
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