Cost of living in Puerto Cortes

In Puerto Cortes, Honduras, a family of four typically needs around $1754 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $720 monthly.

How expensive is Puerto Cortes compared to other cities?

Puerto Cortes is 50% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Puerto Cortes compare to your city?

Puerto Cortes is 72% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Puerto Cortes is, on average, 88% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Puerto Cortes?

Who is Puerto Cortes a good fit for?

Puerto Cortes 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 Puerto Cortes so expensive?

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

Is food expensive in Puerto Cortes?

Food costs in Puerto Cortes are 40% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Puerto Cortes?

Public transport in Puerto Cortes is 38% lower than the European benchmark, providing a budget-friendly option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
720 $
Without Rent
407 $
Rent & Utilities
313 $
Food
287 $
Transport
46 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
538 $
GDP per Capita
3,247 $
Freedom Index
6.72
Lifespan
71 years
Speak English
1%
Population
122.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 4.71 $
Dinner 25 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.25 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.72 $
Capuccino 2.07 $
Coke, 330ml 0.93 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.19 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.71 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.1 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.07 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.78 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.99 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.5 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.57 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.3 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.34 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.23 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.49 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.85 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.81 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.76 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 10.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.2 $
Cigarette pack 2.71 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.7 $
Monthly Pass 35.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.18 $
Taxi, 8 km 17.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 36.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.53 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 7.36 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.23 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.42 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 80 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 122 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 66.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 153 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 359 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 221 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 457 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 591 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 531 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 538 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 10.95%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 37 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.21 $
Haircut 4.6 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 69.7 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 47.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 93 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 3,530 $

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Puerto Cortes vs Castries (Castries is 61% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 66% more expensive)
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Puerto Cortes vs Kingston (Kingston is 84% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 9% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 41% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 62% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs May Pen (May Pen is 14% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 36% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 18% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Linstead (Linstead is 45% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 56% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 59% more expensive)
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Antigua And Barbuda
Puerto Cortes vs St. John's (St. John's is 51% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs All Saints (All Saints is 50% more expensive)
Grenada
Puerto Cortes vs St. George's (St. George's is 48% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Grenville (Grenville is 47% more expensive)
Dominica
Puerto Cortes vs Roseau (Roseau is 39% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 58% more expensive)
Saint Vincent
Puerto Cortes vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 36% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 39% more expensive)
Belize
Puerto Cortes vs Belize City (Belize City is 22% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 51% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 1% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 85% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 118% more expensive)
Guatemala
Puerto Cortes vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 40% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Mixco (Mixco is 11% less expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Coban (Coban is 27% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 8% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 26% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 25% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 21% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 21% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Flores (Flores is 19% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 10% more expensive)
Honduras
Puerto Cortes vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 15% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 44% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Choloma (Choloma is 17% less expensive) Puerto Cortes vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 10% less expensive) Puerto Cortes vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 23% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 20% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 1% less expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes has similar costs) Puerto Cortes vs Yoro (Yoro is 2% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs La Lima (La Lima is 21% more expensive)
Dominican Republic
Puerto Cortes vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 10% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 45% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 6% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Higuey (Higuey is 7% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs La Vega (La Vega is 20% less expensive) Puerto Cortes vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 15% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 2% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 27% less expensive) Puerto Cortes vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 13% less expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Bonao (Bonao is 25% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Puerto Cortes vs Managua (Managua is 8% more expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Leon (Leon is 11% less expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Masaya (Masaya is 1% less expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 24% less expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 11% less expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Esteli (Esteli is 18% less expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Granada (Granada is 3% less expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 37% less expensive) Puerto Cortes vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 8% less expensive) Puerto Cortes vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 24% more expensive)