Cost of living in Juigalpa, Nicaragua vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is 50% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 250 C$ (NZ$10) | NZ$20 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 C$ (NZ$8) | NZ$13 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 C$ (NZ$1.78) | NZ$8 | - 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32 C$ (NZ$1.27) | NZ$2.16 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 72 C$ (NZ$2.85) | NZ$8 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 C$ (NZ$1.78) | NZ$6 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 C$ (NZ$2.38) | NZ$7 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 C$ (NZ$3.57) | NZ$3.90 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 C$ (NZ$1.78) | NZ$3.13 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | NZ$4.22 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | NZ$20 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 45 C$ (NZ$1.78) | NZ$3.71 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 C$ (NZ$1.39) | NZ$2.27 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 77% | |||
Housing in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is 77% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,200 C$ (NZ$404) | NZ$3,054 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,120 C$ (NZ$243) | NZ$2,639 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 C$ (NZ$79) | NZ$309 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,100 C$ (NZ$202) | NZ$2,363 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,000 C$ (NZ$119) | NZ$2,102 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700 C$ (NZ$28) | NZ$197 | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,200 C$ (NZ$48) | NZ$81 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | NZ$734 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | NZ$243 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 C$ (NZ$15) | NZ$12 | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | NZ$28 | - | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is 27% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,550 C$ (NZ$61) | NZ$117 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | NZ$67 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 C$ (NZ$115) | NZ$192 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 C$ (NZ$99) | NZ$228 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 71% | |||
Transportation in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is 71% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | NZ$34,283 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 C$ (NZ$1.78) | NZ$2.06 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 400 C$ (NZ$16) | NZ$213 | - 93% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$30 | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is 15% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | NZ$12 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | NZ$5.55 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | NZ$64 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | NZ$9 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 113 C$ (NZ$4.46) | NZ$7 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 280 C$ (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 C$ (NZ$3.96) | NZ$3.92 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 30 C$ (NZ$1.19) | NZ$3.83 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 C$ (NZ$3.96) | NZ$37 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is 48% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 C$ (NZ$20) | NZ$61 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 500 C$ (NZ$20) | NZ$35 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 C$ (NZ$20) | NZ$232 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 C$ (NZ$24) | NZ$129 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | NZ$18 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 85 C$ (NZ$3.37) | NZ$5.07 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | NZ$12 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | NZ$689 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | NZ$0.33 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 600 C$ (NZ$24) | NZ$80 | - 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | NZ$34 | - | |
TOTAL | - 63% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,700 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$3,570 (90,070 C$) in Juigalpa.
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