Cost of living in La Lima

In La Lima, Honduras, living costs about $870 per month for one person and $2018 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is La Lima compared to other cities?

La Lima is 39% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does La Lima compare to your city?

La Lima is 67% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in La Lima is, on average, 85% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in La Lima?

Who is La Lima a good fit for?

La Lima is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is La Lima so expensive?

The primary driver of costs in La Lima is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in La Lima?

No, food is 28% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.

Is public transport affordable in La Lima?

Yes, public transport is 38% lower than the European benchmark, providing a cost-effective option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
870 $
Without Rent
468 $
Rent & Utilities
401 $
Food
343 $
Transport
46 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
557 $
GDP per Capita
3,247 $
Freedom Index
6.72
Lifespan
71 years
Speak English
1%
Population
71.9K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 6.78 $
Dinner 25.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.09 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.74 $
Capuccino 2.02 $
Coke, 330ml 1.12 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.34 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.3 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.29 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.38 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.7 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.32 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.97 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.43 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.51 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.54 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.92 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.66 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.97 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.82 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.17 $
Cigarette pack 2.77 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.69 $
Monthly Pass 34.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.16 $
Taxi, 8 km 18.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 37.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.57 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 7.48 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.36 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.51 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 84 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 129 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 57.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 238 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 452 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 349 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 582 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 506 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 542 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 557 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 10.88%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 38.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 5.37 $
Haircut 4.68 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 75.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 49.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 131 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 3,499 $

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La Lima vs George Town (George Town is 319% more expensive)
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La Lima vs Nassau (Nassau is 217% more expensive) La Lima vs Freeport (Freeport is 152% more expensive)
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La Lima vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 170% more expensive) La Lima vs Luganville (Luganville is 251% more expensive)
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La Lima vs New York City (New York City is 366% more expensive) La Lima vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 266% more expensive) La Lima vs Chicago (Chicago is 207% more expensive) La Lima vs Houston (Houston is 158% more expensive) La Lima vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 172% more expensive) La Lima vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 192% more expensive) La Lima vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 152% more expensive) La Lima vs San Diego (San Diego is 285% more expensive) La Lima vs Dallas (Dallas is 193% more expensive) La Lima vs San Jose (San Jose is 322% more expensive)
Canada
La Lima vs Toronto (Toronto is 196% more expensive) La Lima vs Montreal (Montreal is 125% more expensive) La Lima vs Calgary (Calgary is 147% more expensive) La Lima vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 157% more expensive) La Lima vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 105% more expensive) La Lima vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 102% more expensive) La Lima vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 184% more expensive) La Lima vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 205% more expensive) La Lima vs Brampton (Brampton is 144% more expensive) La Lima vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 148% more expensive)
Barbados
La Lima vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 56% more expensive) La Lima vs Holetown (Holetown is 60% more expensive)
Panama
La Lima vs Panama City (Panama City is 59% more expensive) La Lima vs Colon (Colon is 36% more expensive) La Lima vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 41% more expensive) La Lima vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 21% more expensive) La Lima vs David (David is 4% less expensive) La Lima vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 10% more expensive) La Lima vs Balboa (Balboa is 44% more expensive) La Lima vs Pacora (Pacora is 44% more expensive) La Lima vs Chitre (Chitre is 25% more expensive) La Lima vs Penonome (Penonome is 26% more expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
La Lima vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 43% more expensive) La Lima vs Cayon (Cayon is 43% more expensive)
Cuba
La Lima vs Havana (Havana is 18% more expensive) La Lima vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 63% more expensive) La Lima vs Holguin (Holguin is 47% more expensive) La Lima vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 75% more expensive) La Lima vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 21% more expensive) La Lima vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 34% more expensive) La Lima vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 79% more expensive) La Lima vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 79% more expensive) La Lima vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 26% more expensive) La Lima vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 1% more expensive)
Costa Rica
La Lima vs San Jose (San Jose is 42% more expensive) La Lima vs Limon (Limon is 38% more expensive) La Lima vs Liberia (Liberia is 3% more expensive) La Lima vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 42% more expensive) La Lima vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 47% more expensive) La Lima vs Cartago (Cartago is 10% more expensive) La Lima vs Heredia (Heredia is 43% more expensive) La Lima vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 94% more expensive) La Lima vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 51% more expensive)
Saint Lucia
La Lima vs Castries (Castries is 33% more expensive) La Lima vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 37% more expensive)
Jamaica
La Lima vs Kingston (Kingston is 52% more expensive) La Lima vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 10% less expensive) La Lima vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 17% more expensive) La Lima vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 34% more expensive) La Lima vs May Pen (May Pen is 6% less expensive) La Lima vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 12% more expensive) La Lima vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 2% less expensive) La Lima vs Linstead (Linstead is 20% more expensive) La Lima vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 29% more expensive) La Lima vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 31% more expensive)
El Salvador
La Lima vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 37% more expensive) La Lima vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 19% less expensive) La Lima vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 35% more expensive) La Lima vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 24% more expensive) La Lima vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 33% more expensive) La Lima vs Apopa (Apopa is 32% more expensive) La Lima vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 38% more expensive) La Lima vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 67% more expensive) La Lima vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 25% more expensive) La Lima vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 1% more expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
La Lima vs St. John's (St. John's is 25% more expensive) La Lima vs All Saints (All Saints is 24% more expensive)
Grenada
La Lima vs St. George's (St. George's is 22% more expensive) La Lima vs Grenville (Grenville is 22% more expensive)
Dominica
La Lima vs Roseau (Roseau is 15% more expensive) La Lima vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 31% more expensive)
Saint Vincent
La Lima vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 13% more expensive) La Lima vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 15% more expensive)
Belize
La Lima vs Belize City (Belize City is 1% more expensive) La Lima vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 25% more expensive) La Lima vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 16% less expensive) La Lima vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 53% more expensive) La Lima vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 81% more expensive)
Guatemala
La Lima vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 16% more expensive) La Lima vs Mixco (Mixco is 27% less expensive) La Lima vs Coban (Coban is 5% more expensive) La Lima vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 11% less expensive) La Lima vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 4% more expensive) La Lima vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 3% more expensive) La Lima vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 0% more expensive) La Lima vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango has similar costs) La Lima vs Flores (Flores is 1% less expensive) La Lima vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 9% less expensive)
Honduras
La Lima vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 5% less expensive) La Lima vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 19% more expensive) La Lima vs Choloma (Choloma is 31% less expensive) La Lima vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 25% less expensive) La Lima vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 1% more expensive) La Lima vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 0% less expensive) La Lima vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 18% less expensive) La Lima vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 17% less expensive) La Lima vs Yoro (Yoro is 16% less expensive) La Lima vs La Lima (La Lima has similar costs)
Dominican Republic
La Lima vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 9% less expensive) La Lima vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 20% more expensive) La Lima vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 12% less expensive) La Lima vs Higuey (Higuey is 12% less expensive) La Lima vs La Vega (La Vega is 34% less expensive) La Lima vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 4% less expensive) La Lima vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 16% less expensive) La Lima vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 39% less expensive) La Lima vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 28% less expensive) La Lima vs Bonao (Bonao is 38% less expensive)
Nicaragua
La Lima vs Managua (Managua is 11% less expensive) La Lima vs Leon (Leon is 27% less expensive) La Lima vs Masaya (Masaya is 18% less expensive) La Lima vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 37% less expensive) La Lima vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 27% less expensive) La Lima vs Esteli (Esteli is 32% less expensive) La Lima vs Granada (Granada is 20% less expensive) La Lima vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 47% less expensive) La Lima vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 24% less expensive) La Lima vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 2% more expensive)