- Cost of Living
- Nicaragua
- Iran
- Masaya
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Masaya, Nicaragua compared to Abadan, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Masaya (Nicaragua) is 56% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 245 C$ (﷼ 332,160) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 121% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 162 C$ (﷼ 219,802) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 C$ (﷼ 52,524) | ﷼ 60,000 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 C$ (﷼ 22,238) | ﷼ 23,333 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 36 C$ (﷼ 48,758) | ﷼ 41,333 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 C$ (﷼ 40,209) | ﷼ 30,000 | + 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 C$ (﷼ 67,205) | ﷼ 93,333 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 125 C$ (﷼ 169,299) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 384% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 C$ (﷼ 54,397) | ﷼ 31,667 | + 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 24 C$ (﷼ 32,121) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 350 C$ (﷼ 474,036) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 32 C$ (﷼ 43,469) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 C$ (﷼ 51,338) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 249% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Masaya (Nicaragua) is 16% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,566 C$ (﷼ 11,601,694) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ 9,947,130 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 C$ (﷼ 3,385,972) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ﷼ 38,099,200 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ 10,793,400 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,100 C$ (﷼ 1,489,828) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen TV | 11,500 C$ (﷼ 15,575,470) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,300 C$ (﷼ 3,115,094) | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125 C$ (﷼ 169,299) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 154,583 | - | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Masaya (Nicaragua) is 22% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,158 C$ (﷼ 1,568,518) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,800 C$ (﷼ 2,437,900) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,432 C$ (﷼ 3,294,415) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,800 C$ (﷼ 2,437,900) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | - 19% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Masaya (Nicaragua) is 23% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 C$ (﷼ 650,106,577) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 C$ (﷼ 40,632) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 315% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ﷼ 283,333 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Masaya (Nicaragua) is 1% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 300 C$ (﷼ 406,317) | ﷼ 71,667 | + 467% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ﷼ 110,000 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 153,967 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 120 C$ (﷼ 162,527) | ﷼ 200,000 | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 55 C$ (﷼ 74,491) | ﷼ 91,667 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80 C$ (﷼ 108,351) | ﷼ 177,155 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 C$ (﷼ 54,176) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 55 C$ (﷼ 74,491) | ﷼ 64,049 | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92 C$ (﷼ 124,089) | ﷼ 150,000 | - 17% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Masaya (Nicaragua) is 56% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 326 C$ (﷼ 441,128) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 138 C$ (﷼ 187,040) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 C$ (﷼ 2,031,583) | ﷼ 433,333 | + 369% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 C$ (﷼ 1,625,266) | ﷼ 717,668 | + 126% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 C$ (﷼ 162,527) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 C$ (﷼ 47,404) | ﷼ 56,667 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 C$ (﷼ 37,246) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 C$ (﷼ 13,544) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 1254% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 300 C$ (﷼ 406,317) | ﷼ 651,615 | - 38% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 80 C$ (﷼ 108,351) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 16% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on October 13, 2017.
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Cost of living in Masaya (Nicaragua) is 14% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 78,970,100
(58,307 C$)
in Masaya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 69,500,000
in Abadan.
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