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- Ananindeua
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Cost of living in Masaya, Nicaragua compared to Ananindeua, Brazil
Currency:
Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Masaya (Nicaragua) is 8% cheaper than in Ananindeua (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 245 C$ (R$ 27) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 162 C$ (R$ 18) | R$ 20 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 C$ (R$ 4.33) | R$ 12 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 C$ (R$ 1.83) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 36 C$ (R$ 4.02) | R$ 3.60 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 C$ (R$ 3.32) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 C$ (R$ 5.54) | R$ 6.00 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 125 C$ (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 C$ (R$ 4.49) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 24 C$ (R$ 2.65) | R$ 6.00 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 350 C$ (R$ 39) | R$ 60 | - 35% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 32 C$ (R$ 3.59) | R$ 6.00 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 C$ (R$ 4.23) | R$ 2.00 | + 112% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Masaya (Nicaragua) is in Ananindeua (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,566 C$ (R$ 957) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 C$ (R$ 279) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,100 C$ (R$ 123) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 11,500 C$ (R$ 1,285) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,300 C$ (R$ 257) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125 C$ (R$ 14) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Masaya (Nicaragua) is 45% cheaper than in Ananindeua (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,158 C$ (R$ 129) | R$ 100 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,800 C$ (R$ 201) | R$ 400 | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,432 C$ (R$ 272) | R$ 500 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,800 C$ (R$ 201) | R$ 300 | - 33% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Masaya (Nicaragua) is 16% more expensive than in Ananindeua (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 C$ (R$ 53,618) | R$ 32,000 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 C$ (R$ 3.35) | R$ 3.00 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 80 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Masaya (Nicaragua) is 4% cheaper than in Ananindeua (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 300 C$ (R$ 34) | R$ 15 | + 123% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 50 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 120 C$ (R$ 13) | R$ 20 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 55 C$ (R$ 6) | R$ 13 | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80 C$ (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 C$ (R$ 4.47) | R$ 4.00 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 55 C$ (R$ 6) | R$ 6.00 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92 C$ (R$ 10) | R$ 20 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Masaya (Nicaragua) is 25% cheaper than in Ananindeua (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 326 C$ (R$ 36) | R$ 70 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 138 C$ (R$ 15) | R$ 40 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 C$ (R$ 168) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 C$ (R$ 134) | R$ 200 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 C$ (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 C$ (R$ 3.91) | R$ 8 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 C$ (R$ 3.07) | R$ 6.00 | - 49% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 C$ (R$ 1.12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 300 C$ (R$ 34) | R$ 85 | - 61% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 80 C$ (R$ 9) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on March 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Masaya (Nicaragua) is 12% cheaper than in Ananindeua (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R$ 3,100
in Ananindeua
you would need to make just about R$ 2,725
(24,395 C$)
in Masaya.
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