Cost of living in Honduras compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honduras is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 210 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 177 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 138 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 110 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 78 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 54 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 26 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | L 45 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 33 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 25 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 67 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 68 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 41 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 40 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 28 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 30 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 22 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 272 (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 225 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | L 41 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 29 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 25 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Honduras is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 14,499 (Mex$ 12,602) | Mex$ 18,680 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 8,661 (Mex$ 7,528) | Mex$ 8,689 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 1,658 (Mex$ 1,441) | Mex$ 1,243 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 9,684 (Mex$ 8,417) | Mex$ 10,829 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 6,017 (Mex$ 5,230) | Mex$ 5,575 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 1,584 (Mex$ 1,377) | Mex$ 846 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 1,111 (Mex$ 966) | Mex$ 379 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | L 11,608 (Mex$ 10,089) | Mex$ 7,486 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 2,569 (Mex$ 2,233) | Mex$ 1,948 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 241 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 101 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 150 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 84 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Honduras is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 1,190 (Mex$ 1,035) | Mex$ 844 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 912 (Mex$ 793) | Mex$ 615 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,099 (Mex$ 1,824) | Mex$ 1,537 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 1,753 (Mex$ 1,524) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Honduras is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 451,497 (Mex$ 392,438) | Mex$ 317,978 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 26 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | L 740 (Mex$ 643) | Mex$ 499 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Honduras is 42% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 145 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 83 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 294 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 200 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 663 (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 530 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 63 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 70 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 90 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 48 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 129 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 56 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | L 59 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 29 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | L 46 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 30 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 134 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 187 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Honduras is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 214 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 339 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | L 204 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 140 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 490 (Mex$ 426) | Mex$ 951 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 581 (Mex$ 505) | Mex$ 658 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 117 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 114 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 58 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 61 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 30 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 40 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 10,243 (Mex$ 8,903) | Mex$ 9,553 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 2.99 (Mex$ 2.60) | Mex$ 1.91 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,180 (Mex$ 1,026) | Mex$ 924 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 52 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 57 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,801 prices entered by 1,437 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Honduras is 11% more expensive than in Mexico
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