- Cost of Living
- Nicaragua
- Switzerland
- Managua
- Lausanne
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Managua (Nicaragua) and Lausanne (Switzerland)
| Food | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Managua (Nicaragua) is 70% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 124 C$ (CHF 4.84) | CHF 22 | 78% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 108 C$ (CHF 4.19) | CHF 13.39 | 69% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 37 C$ (CHF 1.45) | CHF 11.43 | 87% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17.75 C$ (CHF 0.69) | CHF 1.73 | 60% |
| 12 eggs, large | 42 C$ (CHF 1.65) | CHF 4.73 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 C$ (CHF 1.56) | CHF 4.27 | 64% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39 C$ (CHF 1.53) | CHF 12.36 | 88% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 83 C$ (CHF 3.24) | CHF 3.90 | 17% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 31 C$ (CHF 1.22) | CHF 3.76 | 68% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 18.50 C$ (CHF 0.72) | CHF 1.80 | 60% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 240 C$ (CHF 9.34) | CHF 15.38 | 39% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 25 C$ (CHF 0.98) | CHF 3 | 67% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 C$ (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.81 | 60% |
| Housing | 66% | ||
| Housing in Managua (Nicaragua) is 66% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 19,172 C$ (CHF 746) | CHF 2,372 | 69% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 C$ (CHF 97) | CHF 180 | 46% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 803 C$ (CHF 31) | CHF 52 | 40% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,000 C$ (CHF 662) | CHF 764 | 13% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 2,000 C$ (CHF 78) | CHF 172 | 55% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 90 C$ (CHF 3.50) | CHF 14.83 | 76% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 C$ (CHF 3.89) | CHF 27 | 86% |
| Clothes | 59% | ||
| Clothes in Managua (Nicaragua) is 59% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 1,130 C$ (CHF 44) | CHF 135 | 67% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 800 C$ (CHF 31) | CHF 63 | 51% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 1,543 C$ (CHF 60) | CHF 127 | 53% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 943 C$ (CHF 37) | CHF 152 | 76% |
| Transportation | 63% | ||
| Transportation in Managua (Nicaragua) is 63% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 337,500 C$ (CHF 13,133) | CHF 35,508 | 63% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 C$ (CHF 1.05) | CHF 1.91 | 45% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 570 C$ (CHF 22) | CHF 71 | 69% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - |
| Personal Care | 74% | ||
| Personal Care in Managua (Nicaragua) is 74% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 63 C$ (CHF 2.46) | CHF 14.80 | 83% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 67 C$ (CHF 2.59) | CHF 7.35 | 65% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 C$ (CHF 1.56) | CHF 6.43 | 76% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 5.43 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 C$ (CHF 1.71) | CHF 4.42 | 61% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 C$ (CHF 0.97) | CHF 4.41 | 78% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 C$ (CHF 4.59) | CHF 38 | 88% |
| Entertainment | 74% | ||
| Entertainment in Managua (Nicaragua) is 74% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 262 C$ (CHF 10.20) | CHF 67 | 85% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 170 C$ (CHF 6.62) | CHF 36 | 81% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 714 C$ (CHF 28) | CHF 124 | 78% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 838 C$ (CHF 33) | CHF 109 | 70% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 C$ (CHF 2.22) | CHF 14.17 | 84% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 45 C$ (CHF 1.75) | CHF 4.23 | 59% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 22 C$ (CHF 0.85) | CHF 5.43 | 84% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,000 C$ (CHF 156) | CHF 152 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.28 C$ (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.69 | 81% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 710 C$ (CHF 28) | CHF 97 | 71% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 33 C$ (CHF 1.29) | CHF 7.07 | 82% |
| TOTAL | 68% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 890 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 18,750
in Lausanne
you would need to make just about CHF 6,050
(155,489 C$)
in Managua.