Travel budget and cost of living in El Progreso (Honduras) how much does a trip cost?

El Progreso travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to El Progreso

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

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in El Progreso compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in El Progreso in 2026 is 29% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in El Progreso in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in El Progreso by expense type

Restaurant budget in El Progreso

Lunch

$ 7.7/person
($ 5.1 to $ 10.2)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 13/person
( $ 13)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 8.2/person
( $ 8.2)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.5 for 500ml
( $ 1.5)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 1.4 for 330ml
( $ 1.4)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 1.5/cup
( $ 1.5)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 1.1/bottle
( $ 1.1)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in El Progreso

1-star hotel

$ 121/night
($ 36 to $ 812)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 119/night
($ 36 to $ 594)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 151/night
($ 48 to $ 1012)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 241/night
($ 164 to $ 566)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 241/night
($ 210 to $ 503)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 253/month
($ 138 to $ 605)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 170/month
($ 40 to $ 637)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 168/month
($ 54 to $ 997)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 242/month
($ 41 to $ 867)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 219/month
($ 59 to $ 1076)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in El Progreso

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.4/500g
( $ 3.4)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 1.2/kg
( $ 1.2)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.7/12 eggs
( $ 1.7)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 12/kg
( $ 12)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.7/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 3.3)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
( $ 2.3)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.4
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in El Progreso

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.1/km
($ 3.1 to $ 3.1)

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77% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.1)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.1
($ 3.8 to $ 4.6)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in El Progreso

Cinema

$ 5.7/ticket
($ 5.7 to $ 7.6)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in El Progreso

Cigarettes

$ 2.7/pack
( $ 2.7)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 47
($ 21 to $ 59)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 37
($ 12 to $ 59)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Tegucigalpa

$ 724
(fair price: $ 587)

Los Angeles → Tegucigalpa

$ 739
(fair price: $ 623)

London → Tegucigalpa

$ 1197
(fair price: $ 939)

Toronto → Tegucigalpa

$ 748
(fair price: $ 592)

Montreal → Tegucigalpa

$ 965
(fair price: $ 752)

Chicago → Tegucigalpa

$ 777
(fair price: $ 662)