Cost of living in Honduras compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Honduras is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Honduras | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 302 (CHF 11) | CHF 27 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 176 (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 64 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 11 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 39 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 1.81 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | L 60 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 36 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 4.50 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 83 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 10 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 104 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 4.33 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 36 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.27 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 25 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 2.33 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 253 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | L 47 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 2.87 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 29 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 2.35 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Honduras is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Honduras | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 23,668 (CHF 843) | CHF 3,527 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 11,377 (CHF 405) | CHF 2,866 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 1,934 (CHF 69) | CHF 205 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 16,928 (CHF 603) | CHF 2,179 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 7,838 (CHF 279) | CHF 1,557 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 1,536 (CHF 55) | CHF 94 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 837 (CHF 30) | CHF 53 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | L 8,103 (CHF 289) | CHF 305 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 3,017 (CHF 108) | CHF 116 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 207 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 137 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 30 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Honduras is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Honduras | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 1,851 (CHF 66) | CHF 111 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 986 (CHF 35) | CHF 64 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,754 (CHF 98) | CHF 118 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 2,567 (CHF 91) | CHF 184 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Honduras is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Honduras | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 420,866 (CHF 14,996) | CHF 36,492 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 30 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.84 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | L 729 (CHF 26) | CHF 78 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Honduras is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Honduras | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 191 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 811 (CHF 29) | CHF 26 | + 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 1,045 (CHF 37) | CHF 211 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 204 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.94 | + 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 113 (CHF 4.02) | CHF 4.15 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 173 (CHF 6) | CHF 7 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | L 65 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 4.35 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | L 90 (CHF 3.20) | CHF 4.98 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 186 (CHF 7) | CHF 58 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Honduras is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Honduras | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 295 (CHF 10) | CHF 71 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | L 250 (CHF 9) | CHF 39 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 1,000 (CHF 36) | CHF 101 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 755 (CHF 27) | CHF 125 | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 173 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 68 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 5.21 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 39 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 7 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 14,009 (CHF 499) | CHF 434 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 4.78 (CHF 0.17) | CHF 0.33 | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | L 951 (CHF 34) | CHF 88 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 62 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 9 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,053 prices entered by 177 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Honduras is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland
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