Basic Food Basket Now Costs More Than Minimum Wage
Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 28, 2026 · Originally reported July 27, 2026 by Radio HRN
Honduras's basic food basket has climbed to about L16,000 (roughly $640) a month, more than the average minimum wage of L14,917 and forcing many families to put at least two people to work just to cover food.
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