Tegucigalpa is the most expensive of Honduras's 2 priced cities — $976 a month in essentials, 4% above San Pedro Sula at $936. The average net salary of $616 covers that 0.6×. 87.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipio level. PM2.5 averages 11.5 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 22°C, Apr 25°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $469 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $452 |
| Groceries | $121 |
| Dining out | $161 |
| Utilities | $182 |
| Local transport | $43 |
| Essentials / mo | $976 |
| Avg net salary | $616 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $742 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,226 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Tegucigalpa, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.46 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $32.77 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.46 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.21 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.12 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.99 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.06 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.99 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.39 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.92 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.29 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.80 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $6.84 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.54 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.29 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.30 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.06 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.90 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.03 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.01 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.08 |
| Taxi start | $3.73 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.96 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.17 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $143.05 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $38.89 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $22.39 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $37.32 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.60 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Tegucigalpa has 87.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipio level). That is the 3rd-highest of 9 Honduras cities we track. Honduras's national figure is 103.5, so Tegucigalpa runs 16 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.7°C | 22°C | 70% | 40% | 3 mm |
| Feb | 22.5°C | 22.8°C | 64% | 31% | 3 mm |
| Mar | 24.2°C | 24.9°C | 60% | 41% | 12 mm |
| Apr | 25.2°C | 27°C | 63% | 54% | 66 mm |
| May | 24.6°C | 27.6°C | 75% | 77% | 271 mm |
| Jun | 23.5°C | 26.5°C | 82% | 84% | 289 mm |
| Jul | 23.6°C | 25.8°C | 76% | 73% | 98 mm |
| Aug | 23.8°C | 26.5°C | 78% | 75% | 173 mm |
| Sep | 23.6°C | 26.9°C | 81% | 81% | 289 mm |
| Oct | 23°C | 26.1°C | 84% | 81% | 287 mm |
| Nov | 22.3°C | 24.2°C | 79% | 66% | 98 mm |
| Dec | 21.7°C | 22.5°C | 75% | 47% | 16 mm |
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