San Pedro Sula travel budget

San Pedro Sula: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to San Pedro Sula

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in San Pedro Sula for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 56 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 2.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1172* (29876 HNL)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 105 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 6.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 2555* (65128 HNL)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 138 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 3914* (99778 HNL)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in San Pedro Sula compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in San Pedro Sula in 2025 is 32% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in San Pedro Sula in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in San Pedro Sula by expense type

Restaurant budget in San Pedro Sula

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in San Pedro Sula is 52% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 7.6/person
($ 7.6 to $ 8.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 17/person
($ 12 to $ 20)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.5/person
($ 5.2 to $ 10)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.3 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 3.1)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.4 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.2/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 3.8)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.3/can
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 1.3)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in San Pedro Sula

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in San Pedro Sula is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in San Pedro Sula (compared to United States)1481482182183013011581582202208282127127149149183183203203United StatesSan Pedro Sula2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house020406080100120140160180200220240260280300320
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 127/night
($ 26 to $ 1107)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 82/night
($ 29 to $ 452)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 148
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 127/night
($ 37 to $ 905)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 149/night
($ 91 to $ 490)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 301
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 209/night
($ 176 to $ 526)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 466
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 183/month
($ 122 to $ 516)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 144/month
($ 32 to $ 618)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 232
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 142/month
($ 37 to $ 919)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 203/month
($ 32 to $ 827)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 188/month
($ 56 to $ 971)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in San Pedro Sula

On average, the price of supermarket food in San Pedro Sula is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 2.8)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 7.5)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.7/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5.9)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.8)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6
($ 0.6 to $ 2.9)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in San Pedro Sula

On average, the price of transport in San Pedro Sula is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.8
($ 3.4 to $ 3.8)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 45/24hrs
($ 20 to $ 149)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Leisure activity budget in San Pedro Sula

On average, budget for leisure activities in San Pedro Sula is 28% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.8/ticket
($ 3.8 to $ 10)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 19/hr
($ 12 to $ 29)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in San Pedro Sula

On average, shopping budget in San Pedro Sula is 34% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.6/pack
($ 2.5 to $ 3.1)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 41
($ 31 to $ 71)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 38
($ 20 to $ 47)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Tegucigalpa
New York City → Tegucigalpa
New York City → Tegucigalpa
$ 623
(fair price: $ 510)
Los Angeles → Tegucigalpa
Los Angeles  → Tegucigalpa
Los Angeles  → Tegucigalpa
$ 634
(fair price: $ 537)
London → Tegucigalpa
London → Tegucigalpa
London → Tegucigalpa
$ 991
(fair price: $ 790)
Toronto → Tegucigalpa
Toronto → Tegucigalpa
Toronto → Tegucigalpa
$ 644
(fair price: $ 511)
Montreal → Tegucigalpa
Montreal → Tegucigalpa
Montreal → Tegucigalpa
$ 836
(fair price: $ 649)
Atlanta → Tegucigalpa
Atlanta → Tegucigalpa
Atlanta → Tegucigalpa
$ 624
(fair price: $ 533)



About this information on the cost of living in San Pedro Sula

The information about the cost of living in San Pedro Sula shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in San Pedro Sula was updated on 11-11-2024.

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