Island in Bay Islands, Honduras
Cost of living in Roatán
How much a month costs in Roatán
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,420–2,310 (L38,000–62,000).
Prices in Roatán
Typical 2026 ranges in HNL, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | HNL | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | L15,000–32,000 | $559–1,190 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | L9,000–16,000 | $335–596 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | L300–550 | $11–20 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | L1,800–4,000 | $67–149 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | L90–160 | $3.4–6.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | L350–750 | $13–28 |
| Cappuccino | L60–120 | $2.2–4.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | L60–110 | $2.2–4.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | L30–60 | $1.1–2.2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | L200–400 | $7.4–14.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | L800–1,800 | $30–67 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | L250–500 | $9.3–18.6 |
Value for money: 29/100
A value score of 29/100 means Roatán gives more quality of life per dollar than 28% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 50/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 3 places we cover in Honduras.
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Cost of living across Honduras
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Copán Ruinas | $670–1,120 | 89/100 |
| Utila | $894–1,420 | 77/100 |
| Roatán | $1,420–2,310 | 29/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Roatán
Similar safety, lower cost, in Mexico & Central America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Semuc Champey | Guatemala | $458–720 |
| Ometepe | Nicaragua | $679–1,140 |
| León | Nicaragua | $679–1,140 |
| Guanajuato | Mexico | $988–1,540 |
| Granada | Nicaragua | $815–1,360 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Roatán?
About $745–1,190 on a lean budget, $1,420–2,310 for a comfortable month and $3,350–6,330 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Roatán?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs L15,000–32,000 ($559–1,190) a month in the center and L9,000–16,000 ($335–596) outside it.
How much does food cost in Roatán?
A local meal is L90–160 ($3.4–6.0); a mid-range restaurant is L350–750 ($13–28) per person.
Is Honduras expensive?
Prices in Honduras are about 46% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
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.