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Cost of Living Guide in Honduras

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses

Honduras offers one of the lowest costs of living in North America, with overall expenses including rent 47.4% cheaper than the regional average and consumer prices excluding rent 43.8% cheaper. This makes it an attractive destination for expats and digital nomads seeking affordability in a tropical setting. Rent is particularly low, 61.3% below the North America average.

Estimated Monthly Budget

Frugal
$600–$900 USD (living like a local: modest housing, street food, public buses, local markets) — single person
Comfortable
$1,500–$2,500 USD (decent furnished apartment, mix of home cooking and dining out, reliable internet, occasional taxis) — single person
Family of four
$2,500–$4,000 USD (spacious expat housing, international school fees, imported groceries, car, private healthcare) — family of four

Honduras delivers exceptional value for money, with costs 47.4% lower overall than the North America average, allowing expats to live comfortably on a modest budget. No home country data available for direct comparison.

Economic & Living Costs in Honduras
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

100-212.94 HNL
Avg: 156.47 HNL
-10.6% vs 3 months ago

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

550-1836.62 HNL
Avg: 1193.31 HNL
+16.4% vs 3 months ago

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

186.32-250 HNL
Avg: 218.16 HNL
+9.1% vs 3 months ago

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

30-79.85 HNL
Avg: 54.93 HNL
1.4% vs 3 months ago
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

4300-26298.3 HNL
Avg: 15299.15 HNL
-0.1% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

3061.04-16609.45 HNL
Avg: 9835.24 HNL
-4.8% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

12000-58558.96 HNL
Avg: 35279.48 HNL
+25.6% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

10000-39926.57 HNL
Avg: 24963.28 HNL
-2.4% vs 3 months ago
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

15.97-35 HNL
Avg: 25.49 HNL
+45.6% vs 3 months ago

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

58.68-190 HNL
Avg: 124.34 HNL
-2.9% vs 3 months ago

Monthly Transport Pass

950-1863.24 HNL
Avg: 1406.62 HNL
+14.8% vs 3 months ago

Gasoline (1L)

25.59-31.94 HNL
Avg: 28.77 HNL
+3.0% vs 3 months ago
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

2000-5331.82 HNL
Avg: 3665.91 HNL
-9.9% vs 3 months ago

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

800-2500 HNL
Avg: 1650 HNL
-7.8% vs 3 months ago

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

115-770 HNL
Avg: 442.5 HNL
+8.6% vs 3 months ago
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

31-55 HNL
Avg: 43 HNL
1.2% vs 3 months ago

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

29.34-80.47 HNL
Avg: 54.9 HNL
-4.6% vs 3 months ago

Eggs (12)

31.94-70 HNL
Avg: 50.97 HNL
-1.4% vs 3 months ago

Local Cheese (1kg)

160-396.83 HNL
Avg: 278.42 HNL
+5.6% vs 3 months ago
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

500-1597.06 HNL
Avg: 1048.53 HNL
-5.5% vs 3 months ago

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

300-600 HNL
Avg: 450 HNL
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Cinema Ticket

100-200 HNL
Avg: 150 HNL
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

2600-13308.85 HNL
Avg: 7954.43 HNL
+39.0% vs 3 months ago
Last updated: 2026-04-03

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