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Cost of Living in La Jigua

La Jigua, Copán, Honduras · Population 9,288

▼ -16% vs Honduras average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)L8,823 ($357)
Couple, monthlyL15,694 ($635)
Family of four, monthlyL20,331 ($823)

Estimated Prices in La Jigua

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantL93.37 ($3.78)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeL373 ($15.12)per meal
CappuccinoL28.01 ($1.13)each
Monthly groceries (single person)L2,116 ($85.68)per month
Monthly public transport passL342 ($13.86)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentL903 ($36.54)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)L261 ($10.58)per month
Fitness club membershipL261 ($10.58)per month
Cinema ticketL68.47 ($2.77)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreL3,735 ($151)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreL2,598 ($105)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreL7,795 ($316)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in La Jigua is L8,892 ($360) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of L8,823 ($357) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly L11,469 ($464) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (L2,598 ($105)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

Compare La Jigua

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Santa Rita

37 km away · Copán

Azacualpa

43 km away · Santa Bárbara

Copán

43 km away · Copán

San Rafael

54 km away · Lempira

Gracias

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Other Major Cities in Honduras

Tegucigalpa

Francisco Morazán · pop. 1,199,136

L13,105 ($531) / mo

San Pedro Sula

Cortés · pop. 793,835

L10,519 ($426) / mo

Choloma

Cortés · pop. 227,535

L9,880 ($400) / mo

La Ceiba

Atlántida · pop. 215,973

L9,880 ($400) / mo

Ciudad Choluteca

Choluteca · pop. 152,519

L9,880 ($400) / mo

El Progreso

Yoro · pop. 150,476

L9,880 ($400) / mo

Villanueva

Cortés · pop. 149,977

L9,880 ($400) / mo

Comayagua

Comayagua · pop. 144,785

L9,880 ($400) / mo

Living in La Jigua

La Jigua is one of the key cities in Honduras. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is L8,823 ($357), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around L2,598 ($105) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to L20,331 ($823) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately L15,694 ($635) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in La Jigua is L8,892 ($360). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least L11,469 ($464) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Jigua expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated L8,823 ($357) per month in La Jigua including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Honduras.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in La Jigua?
A net salary of around L11,469 ($464) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in La Jigua with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in La Jigua is L8,892 ($360).
How much is rent in La Jigua?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated L3,735 ($151) per month in the city centre and L2,598 ($105) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about L7,795 ($316).
Is La Jigua cheaper than Honduras on average?
Yes — La Jigua is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Honduras average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in La Jigua?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at L2,116 ($86) in La Jigua. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about L93 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around L28 ($1).
How do transport costs in La Jigua compare?
A monthly public transport pass in La Jigua is estimated at L342 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for La Jigua are estimates based on Honduras national averages adjusted for city size (population 9,288). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.