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Cost of Living in San Pedro Sula

San Pedro Sula, Cortés, Honduras · Population 793,835

▲ +0% vs Honduras average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)L10,519 ($426)
Couple, monthlyL18,751 ($759)
Family of four, monthlyL24,328 ($985)

Estimated Prices in San Pedro Sula

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantL110 ($4.45)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeL440 ($17.81)per meal
CappuccinoL32.99 ($1.34)each
Monthly groceries (single person)L2,493 ($101)per month
Monthly public transport passL403 ($16.32)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentL1,063 ($43.04)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)L308 ($12.47)per month
Fitness club membershipL308 ($12.47)per month
Cinema ticketL80.64 ($3.26)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreL4,583 ($186)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreL3,188 ($129)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreL9,564 ($387)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in San Pedro Sula is L10,473 ($424) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of L10,519 ($426) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly L13,675 ($554) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (L3,188 ($129)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

Compare San Pedro Sula

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Nearby Cities

La Lima

13 km away · Cortés

Choloma

14 km away · Cortés

Cofradía

17 km away · Cortés

Villanueva

21 km away · Cortés

San Manuel

22 km away · Cortés

El Progreso

26 km away · Yoro

Potrerillos

31 km away · Cortés

Santa Rita

37 km away · Yoro

Other Major Cities in Honduras

Tegucigalpa

Francisco Morazán · pop. 1,199,136

L13,105 ($531) / 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

Juticalpa

Olancho · pop. 124,828

L9,880 ($400) / mo

Living in San Pedro Sula

San Pedro Sula is one of the key cities in Honduras. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is L10,519 ($426), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around L3,188 ($129) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to L24,328 ($985) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately L18,751 ($759) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in San Pedro Sula is L10,473 ($424). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least L13,675 ($554) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Pedro Sula expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated L10,519 ($426) per month in San Pedro Sula including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Honduras.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in San Pedro Sula?
A net salary of around L13,675 ($554) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in San Pedro Sula with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in San Pedro Sula is L10,473 ($424).
How much is rent in San Pedro Sula?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated L4,583 ($186) per month in the city centre and L3,188 ($129) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about L9,564 ($387).
Is San Pedro Sula cheaper than Honduras on average?
No — San Pedro Sula is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Honduras average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in San Pedro Sula?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at L2,493 ($101) in San Pedro Sula. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about L110 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around L33 ($1).
How do transport costs in San Pedro Sula compare?
A monthly public transport pass in San Pedro Sula is estimated at L403 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for San Pedro Sula are estimates based on Honduras national averages adjusted for city size (population 793,835). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.