Cost of living in Honduras compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Honduras is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Honduras | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | L 342 ($14) | $19 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | L 187 ($8) | $10 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | L 65 ($2.65) | $5.79 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | L 36 ($1.46) | $1.08 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | L 54 ($2.21) | $4.95 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | L 33 ($1.34) | $4.69 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | L 74 ($3.00) | $7 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | L 73 ($2.95) | $4.66 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | L 33 ($1.35) | $2.49 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | L 27 ($1.09) | $3.10 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | L 314 ($13) | $16 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | L 48 ($1.95) | $2.78 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | L 26 ($1.05) | $2.98 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Honduras is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Honduras | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | L 20,832 ($846) | $2,826 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | L 12,842 ($522) | $2,140 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | L 3,042 ($124) | $221 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | L 13,132 ($534) | $1,885 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | L 7,287 ($296) | $1,443 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | L 1,992 ($81) | $146 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | L 719 ($29) | $64 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | L 8,863 ($360) | $298 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | L 3,111 ($126) | $136 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | L 199 ($8) | $13 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | L 300 ($12) | $31 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Honduras is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Honduras | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | L 1,999 ($81) | $54 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | L 1,248 ($51) | $45 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | L 2,895 ($118) | $93 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | L 2,544 ($103) | $119 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Honduras is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Honduras | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | L 494,738 ($20,100) | $27,899 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | L 32 ($1.30) | $1.05 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | L 797 ($32) | $79 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Honduras is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Honduras | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | L 120 ($4.86) | $8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | L 664 ($27) | $20 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | L 1,032 ($42) | $138 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | L 193 ($8) | $8 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | L 129 ($5.23) | $4.80 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | L 178 ($7) | $6 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | L 77 ($3.13) | $4.72 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | L 79 ($3.22) | $2.25 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | L 207 ($8) | $27 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Honduras is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Honduras | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | L 308 ($13) | $55 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | L 228 ($9) | $28 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | L 536 ($22) | $195 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | L 797 ($32) | $90 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | L 172 ($7) | $14 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | L 66 ($2.69) | $5.21 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | L 36 ($1.45) | $6 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | L 12,462 ($506) | $552 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | L 14 ($0.55) | $0.21 | + 162% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | L 1,015 ($41) | $54 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | L 70 ($2.86) | $10 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22,360 prices entered by 2,838 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Honduras is 46% cheaper than in United States
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