Travel budget in Honduras

Honduras: calculate your travel budget

Honduras: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Honduras for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 55 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 2.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1194* (31458 HNL)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 114 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 6.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 2715* (71526 HNL)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 124 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3721* (98028 HNL)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Honduras in 2025

Cost of living: Honduras VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Honduras in 2025 is 39% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Honduras by expense type

Honduras: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Honduras costs 55% less than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 8.3/person
($ 4.3 to $ 11)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 17/person
($ 11 to $ 28)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.7/person
($ 6.3 to $ 11)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.1 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.5)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.5/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 5)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Honduras: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Honduras costs 42% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 90/night
($ 20 to $ 443)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 104/night
($ 40 to $ 274)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 123/night
($ 44 to $ 409)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 126/night
($ 85 to $ 240)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 343
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 140/night
($ 80 to $ 291)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 560
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 167/month
($ 114 to $ 282)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 168/month
($ 88 to $ 358)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 261
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 132/month
($ 55 to $ 428)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 124/month
($ 51 to $ 311)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Family room
Family room
$ 170/month
($ 59 to $ 526)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Honduras: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Honduras costs 39% less than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.3)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.2/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.4)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 0.9 to $ 3.1)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.5/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 8.4)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.9)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Honduras: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Honduras costs 20% less than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 0.8)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.8
($ 1.3 to $ 4.3)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 63/24hrs
($ 30 to $ 120)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 80

Honduras: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Honduras costs 37% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.3/ticket
($ 4 to $ 8.5)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 20/hr
($ 13 to $ 27)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Honduras: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Honduras costs 39% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.9/pack
($ 2.4 to $ 3.3)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 44
($ 22 to $ 65)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 37
($ 13 to $ 52)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Tegucigalpa
New York City → Tegucigalpa
New York City → Tegucigalpa
$ 704
(fair price: $ 573)
Los Angeles → Tegucigalpa
Los Angeles  → Tegucigalpa
Los Angeles  → Tegucigalpa
$ 718
(fair price: $ 605)
London → Tegucigalpa
London → Tegucigalpa
London → Tegucigalpa
$ 1152
(fair price: $ 895)
Toronto → Tegucigalpa
Toronto → Tegucigalpa
Toronto → Tegucigalpa
$ 726
(fair price: $ 574)
Montreal → Tegucigalpa
Montreal → Tegucigalpa
Montreal → Tegucigalpa
$ 939
(fair price: $ 726)
Chicago → Tegucigalpa
Chicago → Tegucigalpa
Chicago → Tegucigalpa
$ 756
(fair price: $ 644)

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About the information on the cost of living in Honduras

The information about the cost of living in Honduras shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Honduras updated on 11-11-2024.

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