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Cost of living in Honduras compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honduras is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 148 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 123 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | L 132 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 98 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 52 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 67 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 24 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | L 43 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 31 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 25 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 51 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 64 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 57 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 39 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 25 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 28 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 389 (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 213 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | L 36 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 25 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 28 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 18 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Honduras is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | L 14,161 (Mex$ 10,918) | Mex$ 19,767 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | L 8,513 (Mex$ 6,564) | Mex$ 10,277 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 2,931 (Mex$ 2,259) | Mex$ 2,121 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | L 18,548 (Mex$ 14,300) | Mex$ 11,983 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | L 12,137 (Mex$ 9,357) | Mex$ 6,664 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | L 2,620 (Mex$ 2,020) | Mex$ 1,763 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | L 1,187 (Mex$ 915) | Mex$ 378 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | L 19,574 (Mex$ 15,091) | Mex$ 8,315 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 2,622 (Mex$ 2,021) | Mex$ 2,191 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 124 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 114 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 100 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 93 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Honduras is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | L 1,185 (Mex$ 913) | Mex$ 869 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | L 1,161 (Mex$ 895) | Mex$ 672 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,586 (Mex$ 1,994) | Mex$ 1,561 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 2,695 (Mex$ 2,078) | Mex$ 1,359 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Honduras is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 450,936 (Mex$ 347,654) | Mex$ 320,404 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 21 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | L 827 (Mex$ 638) | Mex$ 471 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Honduras is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 131 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 78 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 152 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 201 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | L 639 (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 554 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | L 57 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 80 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 111 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 50 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 163 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 60 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | L 60 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 28 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | L 61 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 31 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 87 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 132 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Honduras is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 290 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 420 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | L 208 (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 141 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 1,196 (Mex$ 922) | Mex$ 1,239 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 724 (Mex$ 558) | Mex$ 788 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 107 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 115 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 55 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 56 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 38 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 47 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | L 13,461 (Mex$ 10,378) | Mex$ 10,417 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 5.00 (Mex$ 3.85) | Mex$ 1.55 | + 149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,226 (Mex$ 946) | Mex$ 862 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | L 48 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 53 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,368 prices entered by 1,087 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.771
MXN
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HNL
Cost of living in Honduras is 7% more expensive than in Mexico
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