Cost of Living in Honduras

Updated: July 01, 2025

If you've ever considered moving to Honduras, one of the first questions that likely crossed your mind is, "What is the cost of living in Honduras?" After all, it's essential to have a clear picture of your potential expenses before making such a life-changing decision. At this page, we'll dive into the nitty-gritty of the cost of living in Honduras and whether the reported $1257 per month figure aligns with the average monthly salary of $510.28.

Restaurants

Markets

Transportation

Childcare

Clothing

Rent Per Month

Buy Apartment

Salaries

Honduras

restaurant Restaurants	Price	World Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	5.0 $
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	25.0 $
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	6.0 $
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	2.0 $
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	2.96 $
Cappuccino (regular)	1.75 $
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	0.86 $
Water (12 oz small bottle)	0.69 $

store Markets	Price	World Range
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	1.08 $
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	1.61 $
Rice (white), (1 lb)	1.15 $
Eggs (regular) (12)	1.92 $
Local Cheese (1 lb)	3.84 $
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	4.02 $
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	7.19 $
Apples (1 lb)	3.02 $
Banana (1 lb)	1.33 $
Oranges (1 lb)	2.09 $
Tomato (1 lb)	1.46 $
Potato (1 lb)	1.37 $
Onion (1 lb)	1.53 $
Lettuce (1 head)	0.79 $
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	0.95 $
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	8.12 $
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	1.26 $
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1.83 $
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	2.41 $

commute Transportation	Price	World Range
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	0.6 $
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	33.13 $
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	3.0 $
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	1.65 $
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	5.0 $
Gasoline (1 gallon)	1.09 $
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	20000.0 $
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	20790.73 $

mark_as_unread Utilities (Monthly)	Price	World Range
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	114.99 $
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	0.16 $
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	73.14 $

kitesurfing Sports And Leisure	Price	World Range
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	39.96 $
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	15.87 $
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	4.45 $

child_friendly Childcare	Price	World Range
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	168.23 $
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	4180.88 $

checkroom Clothing And Shoes	Price	World Range
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	47.16 $
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	43.8 $
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	87.97 $
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	93.62 $

night_shelter Rent Per Month	Price	World Range
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	268.86 $
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	224.58 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	580.08 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	443.56 $

home Buy Apartment Price	Price	World Range
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	827.86 $
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	810.2 $

account_balance_wallet Salaries And Financing	Price	World Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	510.28 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.41 %

Dining Out

The cost of dining varies with the type of establishment. A meal at an affordable restaurant averages around 5.0 USD, while a three-course dinner for two at a mid-range restaurant generally costs 25.0 USD.

Groceries

Basic grocery prices are accessible for most essentials. For instance, a gallon of milk costs about 1.08 USD, a loaf of bread 1.61 USD, and a dozen eggs approximately 1.92 USD.

Transportation

Public transport is relatively affordable, with a single trip priced at about 0.6 USD and a monthly pass around 33.13 USD. If you plan to use public transit regularly, these passes offer great value.

Utilities

For an 85 m² apartment, monthly utility bills—including electricity, heating, water, and waste services—average around 114.99 USD.

Sports and Recreation

For those interested in fitness and leisure, a monthly gym membership averages around 39.96 USD, while an hour on a tennis court on weekends costs about 15.87 USD.

Childcare and Education

Families looking for private childcare services will find that a month at a local preschool or kindergarten costs around 168.23 USD. For international schooling options, annual tuition can reach approximately 4180.88 USD.

Clothing and Footwear

Clothing and shoe prices vary widely. A pair of Levi's 501 jeans, for example, costs about 47.16 USD, and mid-range Nike sneakers are priced around 87.97 USD.

Apartment Rentals

Rental prices depend on location, with a one-bedroom apartment in the city center averaging 268.86 USD per month, while one outside the center costs around 224.58 USD.

Real Estate for Purchase

If you're considering buying property, prices per square foot vary as well. In central areas, the price per square foot is roughly 827.86 USD, while in the suburbs, it's closer to 810.2 USD.

Average Salary and Mortgage Rates

The average monthly net salary here is about 510.28 USD after taxes, and mortgage interest rates for a 20-year fixed-rate loan average around 11.41% annually.

Warnings & Dangers in Honduras

OVERALL RISK: MEDIUM

Honduras is somewhat safe to visit, though it has many dangers. You should be aware that tourist hotspots, public transportation and some streets are places where most thefts and pickpocketing occur, and that violent crime exists on the streets, too.

TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: HIGH

Public transport is highly risky in Honduras. There have been robberies in public transport and buses are sometimes stopped while the robbers attack or harass the passengers. Be wary of unlicensed taxis since you might get kidnapped and robbed.

PICKPOCKETS RISK: HIGH

As for pickpocketing and bag snatching, it is a recurring concern on the streets of Honduras, so be careful and hold your bags tightly by your side. Make sure you don't flash your valuable possessions on the street, or better yet, leave them in your accommodation.

NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: MEDIUM

As for the natural disasters in Honduras, the rainy seasons that lasts from May to November brings many disastrous threats such as hurricanes, landslides, mudslides and flooding. Apart from that, Honduras is located on an active earthquake zone so tremors can be expected.

MUGGING RISK: HIGH

Mugging is also an issue in Honduras. In such a situation, hand over all your possessions immediately and do not resist. Armed bandits often attack minibuses and vans loaded with tourists traveling from the airport to their hotels in Sand Pedro Sula. Avoid poorly lit and deserted areas.

TERRORISM RISK: LOW

The risks of terrorist attacks in Honduras are low, but since they shouldn't be ruled out, it is important that you remain vigilant at all times and aware of your surroundings.

SCAMS RISK: HIGH

As in almost any country, there is a great risk of getting scammed if you're a tourist. Always check everything twice and negotiate everything in advance. Taxi drivers might try to trick you into paying more, giving you wrongful information about the price of the ride.

WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: MEDIUM

Many women have traveled alone to Honduras and haven't had any problems at all. However, this country isn't the safest in terms of females traveling solo, especially at night and you should exercise precaution measures at all times and avoid dark and empty streets and locations. Be very careful when interacting with men, even hotel employees.

Cost of Living in Honduras

Honduras

Restaurants

Markets

Transportation

Utilities (Monthly)

Sports And Leisure

Childcare

Clothing And Shoes

Rent Per Month

Buy Apartment Price

Salaries And Financing