Town in Copán, Honduras
Cost of living in Copán Ruinas
How much a month costs in Copán Ruinas
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $670–1,120 (L18,000–30,000).
Prices in Copán Ruinas
Typical 2026 ranges in HNL, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | HNL | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | L6,000–12,000 | $223–447 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | L4,000–8,000 | $149–298 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | L150–300 | $5.6–11.2 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | L700–1,500 | $26–56 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | L60–100 | $2.2–3.7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | L200–400 | $7.4–14.9 |
| Cappuccino | L40–70 | $1.5–2.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | L40–70 | $1.5–2.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | L20–40 | $0.7–1.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | L40–80 | $1.5–3.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | L500–1,200 | $19–45 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | L250–500 | $9.3–18.6 |
Value for money: 89/100
A value score of 89/100 means Copán Ruinas gives more quality of life per dollar than 88% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 58/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 3 places we cover in Honduras.
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Cost of living across Honduras
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Copán Ruinas?
About $335–521 on a lean budget, $670–1,120 for a comfortable month and $1,490–2,610 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Copán Ruinas?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs L6,000–12,000 ($223–447) a month in the center and L4,000–8,000 ($149–298) outside it.
How much does food cost in Copán Ruinas?
A local meal is L60–100 ($2.2–3.7); a mid-range restaurant is L200–400 ($7.4–14.9) per person.
Is Honduras expensive?
Prices in Honduras are about 46% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Instituto Hondureño de Antropología e Historia
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.