Travel budget and cost of living in San Pedro Sula (Honduras) how much does a trip cost?

San Pedro Sula travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to San Pedro Sula

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in San Pedro Sula for 2 people.

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

Cost of living in San Pedro Sula compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in San Pedro Sula in 2025 is 31% 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 San Pedro Sula in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in San Pedro Sula by expense type

Restaurant budget in San Pedro Sula

Lunch

$ 7.6/person
($ 7.6 to $ 7.6)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 18/person
($ 12 to $ 36)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 9.5/person
($ 8.4 to $ 9.5)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.4 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 2.5/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 3.9)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 1.2/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in San Pedro Sula

1-star hotel

$ 106/night
($ 34 to $ 797)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 107/night
($ 36 to $ 493)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 140/night
($ 39 to $ 970)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 168/night
($ 116 to $ 361)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348

5-star hotel

$ 250/night
($ 234 to $ 405)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 584

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 273/month
($ 154 to $ 553)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 165/month
($ 39 to $ 550)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 154/month
($ 42 to $ 982)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 257/month
($ 40 to $ 849)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256

Family room

$ 207/month
($ 59 to $ 1096)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in San Pedro Sula

Milk

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 4/500g
($ 2.7 to $ 5.3)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.6)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 2.7)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 6.8/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 7.6)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.6/kg
($ 2 to $ 3.7)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.5/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.7)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.6
($ 0.9 to $ 3)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in San Pedro Sula

Bus ticket

$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.9/km
($ 1.4 to $ 2)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

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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)

$ 2.8
($ 2.8 to $ 4)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 60/24hrs
($ 32 to $ 95)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 85

Leisure activity budget in San Pedro Sula

Cinema

$ 5.7/ticket
($ 4.3 to $ 10.2)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 15/hr
($ 12 to $ 18)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in San Pedro Sula

Cigarettes

$ 3/pack
($ 2.7 to $ 4.6)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 77
($ 31 to $ 112)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 42
($ 20 to $ 51)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Tegucigalpa

$ 715
(fair price: $ 580)

Los Angeles → Tegucigalpa

$ 730
(fair price: $ 616)

London → Tegucigalpa

$ 1180
(fair price: $ 924)

Toronto → Tegucigalpa

$ 739
(fair price: $ 585)

Montreal → Tegucigalpa

$ 954
(fair price: $ 743)

Chicago → Tegucigalpa

$ 769
(fair price: $ 654)