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Cost of Living in Tegucigalpa

Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán, Honduras · Population 1,199,136 · National capital

▲ +25% vs Honduras average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)L13,105 ($531)
Couple, monthlyL23,424 ($948)
Family of four, monthlyL30,451 ($1,233)

Estimated Prices in Tegucigalpa

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantL135 ($5.46)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeL539 ($21.84)per meal
CappuccinoL40.46 ($1.64)each
Monthly groceries (single person)L3,057 ($124)per month
Monthly public transport passL494 ($20.02)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentL1,304 ($52.78)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)L378 ($15.29)per month
Fitness club membershipL378 ($15.29)per month
Cinema ticketL98.90 ($4.00)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreL5,914 ($239)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreL4,114 ($167)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreL12,343 ($500)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Tegucigalpa is L12,844 ($520) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of L13,105 ($531) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly L17,037 ($690) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (L4,114 ($167)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Tegucigalpa

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Nearby Cities

Comayagüela

1 km away · Francisco Morazán

Santa Ana

21 km away · Francisco Morazán

Talanga

36 km away · Francisco Morazán

Yuscarán

42 km away · El Paraíso

Cedros

55 km away · Francisco Morazán

La Paz

57 km away · La Paz

Comayagua

61 km away · Comayagua

Guaimaca

64 km away · Francisco Morazán

Other Major Cities in Honduras

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

Juticalpa

Olancho · pop. 124,828

L9,880 ($400) / mo

Living in Tegucigalpa

Tegucigalpa is the capital and one of the key cities in Honduras. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is L13,105 ($531), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around L4,114 ($167) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to L30,451 ($1,233) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately L23,424 ($948) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Tegucigalpa is L12,844 ($520). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least L17,037 ($690) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tegucigalpa expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated L13,105 ($531) per month in Tegucigalpa including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% more than the national average for Honduras.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Tegucigalpa?
A net salary of around L17,037 ($690) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Tegucigalpa with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Tegucigalpa is L12,844 ($520).
How much is rent in Tegucigalpa?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated L5,914 ($239) per month in the city centre and L4,114 ($167) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about L12,343 ($500).
Is Tegucigalpa cheaper than Honduras on average?
No — Tegucigalpa is estimated to be about 25% more expensive than the Honduras average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Tegucigalpa?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at L3,057 ($124) in Tegucigalpa. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about L135 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around L40 ($2).
How do transport costs in Tegucigalpa compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Tegucigalpa is estimated at L494 ($20). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Tegucigalpa are estimates based on Honduras national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,199,136) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.