Cost of Living in San Pedro Sula

Summary of cost of living in San Pedro Sula, Honduras:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,436.8$ (64,547.0L), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 682.0$ (18,064.1L), excluding rent.
  • San Pedro Sula is 43.9% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in San Pedro Sula is, on average, 74.8% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 200.00 L 200.00-200.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 950.00 L 600.00-1,827.73
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 237.05 L 220.00-250.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 50.00 L 30.00-100.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 95.00 L 75.00-110.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 64.09 L 40.00-100.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 27.26 L 20.00-100.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 22.83 L 16.00-100.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 39.93 L 28.00-55.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 48.02 L 31.75-63.50
White Rice (1 lb) 19.08 L 6.80-30.40
Eggs (12, Large Size) 63.54 L 39.60-72.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 106.46 L 60.00-180.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 81.08 L 40.82-90.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 115.16 L 54.43-140.00
Apples (1 lb) 42.88 L 24.03-44.34
Bananas (1 lb) 14.99 L 5.44-24.03
Oranges (1 lb) 39.75 L 9.07-50.00
Tomatoes (1 lb) 20.32 L 6.80-24.00
Potatoes (1 lb) 29.86 L 9.07-45.66
Onions (1 lb) 28.55 L 8.16-40.82
Lettuce (1 Head) 38.63 L 13.24-85.03
Bottled Water (50 oz) 43.72 L 25.00-79.47
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 350.00 L 172.18-500.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 21.81 L 15.00-25.43
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 37.01 L 30.00-45.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 80.00 L 69.93-122.11
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 16.58 L 16.00-30.46
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 960.00 L 950.00-1,854.21
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 75.00 L 74.00-105.96
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 80.47 L 60.00-85.26
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 123.00 L 90.00-503.29
Gasoline (1 Liter) 27.10 L 25.59-29.53
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 620,265.23 L 604,800.00-635,730.46
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 661,628.15 L 604,800.00-980,084.45
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 3,427.65 L 2,500.00-5,331.82
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 299.83 L 115.00-504.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 1,152.62 L 1,000.00-1,218.48
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 1,011.24 L 794.66-1,289.21
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 386.67 L 300.00-450.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 150.99 L 115.76-270.19
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 3,150.00 L 2,300.00-4,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 84,922.06 L 60,924.17-110,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 1,983.44 L 800.00-2,940.25
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 1,071.34 L 500.00-1,300.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 2,080.31 L 1,191.99-4,000.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 1,995.55 L 741.69-2,500.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 15,000.00 L 12,000.00-31,786.52
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 11,250.00 L 7,000.00-34,435.40
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 21,572.65 L 16,290.59-42,382.03
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 19,300.00 L 12,000.00-46,355.35
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,894.01 L 1,279.65-2,508.36
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 1,308.39 L 295.30-1,858.05
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 16,082.56 L
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 12.33 7.50-17.00

Prices in San Pedro Sula

This city had 55 entries in the past 12 months by 3 different contributors.
Last update: 23 November 2025
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