Cost of living in Honduras compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honduras is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 263 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 226 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 151 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 122 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 53 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 54 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 26 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | L 45 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 35 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 27 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 23 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 62 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 71 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 42 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 41 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 30 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 29 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 298 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 227 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | L 41 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 23 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Honduras is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 12,622 (Mex$ 10,631) | Mex$ 19,344 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 7,068 (Mex$ 5,953) | Mex$ 8,617 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 1,894 (Mex$ 1,595) | Mex$ 970 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 8,921 (Mex$ 7,514) | Mex$ 10,248 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 5,626 (Mex$ 4,738) | Mex$ 5,200 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 1,127 (Mex$ 949) | Mex$ 693 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 828 (Mex$ 697) | Mex$ 387 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | L 10,139 (Mex$ 8,540) | Mex$ 6,700 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 2,460 (Mex$ 2,072) | Mex$ 2,046 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 158 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 98 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 148 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 94 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Honduras is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 1,212 (Mex$ 1,021) | Mex$ 861 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 647 (Mex$ 545) | Mex$ 672 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,185 (Mex$ 1,840) | Mex$ 1,513 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 1,481 (Mex$ 1,247) | Mex$ 1,146 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Honduras is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 458,952 (Mex$ 386,561) | Mex$ 358,397 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 26 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | L 713 (Mex$ 601) | Mex$ 553 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Honduras is 34% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 110 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 75 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 164 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 188 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 888 (Mex$ 748) | Mex$ 546 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 83 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 79 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 92 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 49 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 127 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 58 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | L 66 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 31 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | L 43 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 29 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 170 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 188 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Honduras is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 210 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 294 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | L 193 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 150 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 484 (Mex$ 407) | Mex$ 805 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 718 (Mex$ 605) | Mex$ 669 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 92 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 122 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 68 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 71 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 27 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 40 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 9,510 (Mex$ 8,010) | Mex$ 11,185 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 3.00 (Mex$ 2.53) | Mex$ 3.14 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,279 (Mex$ 1,077) | Mex$ 966 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 67 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 62 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,101 prices entered by 1,288 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Honduras is about the same as in Mexico
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