Island in Bay Islands, Honduras
Cost of living in Utila
How much a month costs in Utila
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $894–1,420 (L24,000–38,000).
Prices in Utila
Typical 2026 ranges in HNL, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | HNL | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | L8,000–16,000 | $298–596 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | L5,000–10,000 | $186–372 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | L250–450 | $9.3–16.8 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | L1,200–2,800 | $45–104 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | L80–140 | $3.0–5.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | L250–500 | $9.3–18.6 |
| Cappuccino | L50–90 | $1.9–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | L50–90 | $1.9–3.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | L100–200 | $3.7–7.4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | L250–500 | $9.3–18.6 |
Value for money: 77/100
A value score of 77/100 means Utila gives more quality of life per dollar than 76% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 59/100. It's the 2nd 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 Utila
Similar safety, lower cost, in Mexico & Central America.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Utila?
About $447–745 on a lean budget, $894–1,420 for a comfortable month and $2,050–3,540 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Utila?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs L8,000–16,000 ($298–596) a month in the center and L5,000–10,000 ($186–372) outside it.
How much does food cost in Utila?
A local meal is L80–140 ($3.0–5.2); a mid-range restaurant is L250–500 ($9.3–18.6) 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 Spotted something out of date?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.