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Cost of Living in Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara, Santa Bárbara, Honduras · Population 41,736

▼ -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 Santa Bárbara

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 Santa Bárbara 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.

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Nearby Cities

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27 km away · Santa Bárbara

San Rafael

29 km away · Lempira

Potrerillos

45 km away · Cortés

Santa Rita

49 km away · Yoro

Villanueva

51 km away · Cortés

Gracias

52 km away · Lempira

Cofradía

56 km away · Cortés

Siguatepeque

56 km away · Comayagua

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 Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara 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 Santa Bárbara 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 Santa Bárbara expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated L8,823 ($357) per month in Santa Bárbara 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 Santa Bárbara?
A net salary of around L11,469 ($464) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Santa Bárbara with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Santa Bárbara is L8,892 ($360).
How much is rent in Santa Bárbara?
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 Santa Bárbara cheaper than Honduras on average?
Yes — Santa Bárbara 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 Santa Bárbara?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at L2,116 ($86) in Santa Bárbara. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about L93 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around L28 ($1).
How do transport costs in Santa Bárbara compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Santa Bárbara is estimated at L342 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Santa Bárbara are estimates based on Honduras national averages adjusted for city size (population 41,736). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.