Cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico vs Tegucigalpa, Honduras
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 284 (L 330) | L 289 | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 131 (L 152) | L 141 | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (L 61) | L 50 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (L 25) | L 26 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (L 41) | L 43 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (L 35) | L 27 | + 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 75 (L 88) | L 55 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 (L 51) | L 46 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (L 28) | L 28 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (L 30) | L 26 | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 246 (L 286) | L 266 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (L 34) | L 41 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (L 24) | L 21 | + 11% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,199 (L 26,958) | L 15,981 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,293 (L 11,960) | L 8,872 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,602 (L 1,861) | L 2,135 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,661 (L 17,037) | L 12,735 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,276 (L 7,293) | L 6,774 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 871 (L 1,012) | L 1,603 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 321 (L 373) | L 880 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,155 (L 8,314) | L 9,674 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,529 (L 2,939) | L 2,242 | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 106 (L 123) | L 124 | - 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (L 101) | L 94 | + 8% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 810 (L 942) | L 994 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 575 (L 668) | L 709 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,471 (L 1,710) | L 2,362 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,280 (L 1,488) | L 1,983 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 378,330 (L 439,636) | L 426,994 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (L 23) | L 27 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 816 (L 948) | L 886 | + 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 100 (L 116) | L 249 | - 53% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 101 (L 118) | L 90 | + 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 274 (L 319) | L 274 | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 584 (L 678) | L 611 | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 66 (L 77) | L 130 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (L 58) | L 83 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (L 67) | L 120 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (L 36) | L 58 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (L 43) | L 38 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 249 (L 289) | L 163 | + 78% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 16% more expensive than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 356 (L 414) | L 205 | + 102% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (L 163) | L 178 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 907 (L 1,055) | L 1,036 | + 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 790 (L 918) | L 690 | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (L 143) | L 108 | + 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 78 (L 91) | L 63 | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (L 49) | L 37 | + 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,072 (L 12,867) | L 9,507 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.36 (L 1.58) | L 3.37 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,504 (L 1,748) | L 1,567 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (L 69) | L 55 | + 27% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 4% more expensive than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras)
For example, you would need at least L 53,125 (Mex$ 45,717) in Monterrey to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with L 51,000 in Tegucigalpa.
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