- Cost of Living
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Honduras compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honduras is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 127 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 120 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | L 140 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 95 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 73 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 67 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 29 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | L 50 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 31 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 27 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 42 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 62 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 56 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 38 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 28 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 24 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 27 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 21 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 415 (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 223 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | L 37 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 25 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 19 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Honduras is 2% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | L 16,467 (Mex$ 13,654) | Mex$ 19,574 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | L 8,611 (Mex$ 7,140) | Mex$ 10,212 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 2,009 (Mex$ 1,666) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | L 12,642 (Mex$ 10,482) | Mex$ 11,938 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | L 8,167 (Mex$ 6,772) | Mex$ 6,753 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | L 1,272 (Mex$ 1,054) | Mex$ 1,354 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | L 1,230 (Mex$ 1,020) | Mex$ 381 | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | L 12,136 (Mex$ 10,063) | Mex$ 8,039 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 2,399 (Mex$ 1,989) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 81 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 105 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 100 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 87 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Honduras is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | L 1,088 (Mex$ 902) | Mex$ 811 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | L 968 (Mex$ 802) | Mex$ 667 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,219 (Mex$ 1,840) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 2,700 (Mex$ 2,239) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Honduras is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 448,228 (Mex$ 371,656) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 23 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | L 1,304 (Mex$ 1,081) | Mex$ 464 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Honduras is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 119 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 75 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 168 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 189 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | L 688 (Mex$ 570) | Mex$ 548 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | L 80 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 70 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 124 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 48 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 103 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 54 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | L 58 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 27 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | L 42 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 103 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 124 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Honduras is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 374 (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 378 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | L 191 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 136 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 550 (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 1,204 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 622 (Mex$ 516) | Mex$ 742 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 97 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 103 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 44 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 54 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 44 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 44 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | L 12,525 (Mex$ 10,385) | Mex$ 10,278 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 4.00 (Mex$ 3.32) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | L 952 (Mex$ 789) | Mex$ 724 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | L 54 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 52 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,554 prices entered by 1,213 different people.
Cost of living in Honduras is 18% more expensive than in Mexico
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