Cost of living in Managua, Nicaragua vs Goiânia, Brazil
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Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Managua (Nicaragua) is 69% more expensive than in Goiânia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 291 C$ (R$ 47) | R$ 26 | + 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 256 C$ (R$ 42) | R$ 25 | + 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 72 C$ (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 C$ (R$ 5.59) | R$ 3.49 | + 60% | |
12 eggs, large | 82 C$ (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 44 C$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.83 | + 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 88 C$ (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94 C$ (R$ 15) | R$ 5.78 | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 44 C$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.09 | + 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 C$ (R$ 5.82) | R$ 4.03 | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 569 C$ (R$ 93) | R$ 34 | + 176% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 41 C$ (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 C$ (R$ 4.42) | R$ 3.34 | + 33% | |
Housing | + 49% | |||
Housing in Managua (Nicaragua) is 49% more expensive than in Goiânia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,066 C$ (R$ 2,131) | R$ 1,954 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,687 C$ (R$ 1,743) | R$ 1,619 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,992 C$ (R$ 488) | R$ 529 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,241 C$ (R$ 1,833) | R$ 1,571 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,119 C$ (R$ 998) | R$ 848 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,609 C$ (R$ 425) | R$ 366 | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,581 C$ (R$ 258) | R$ 98 | + 162% | |
40” flat screen tv | 16,410 C$ (R$ 2,676) | R$ 1,741 | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,093 C$ (R$ 1,157) | R$ 470 | + 146% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 343 C$ (R$ 56) | R$ 22 | + 158% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 86 C$ (R$ 14) | R$ 14 | + 0% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Managua (Nicaragua) is about the same as in Goiânia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,946 C$ (R$ 317) | R$ 173 | + 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 817 C$ (R$ 133) | R$ 196 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,553 C$ (R$ 416) | R$ 355 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,268 C$ (R$ 370) | R$ 244 | + 52% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Managua (Nicaragua) is 33% cheaper than in Goiânia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 467,126 C$ (R$ 76,170) | R$ 67,063 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 C$ (R$ 5.24) | R$ 4.35 | + 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 443 C$ (R$ 72) | R$ 211 | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 267 C$ (R$ 44) | R$ 38 | + 14% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Managua (Nicaragua) is about the same as in Goiânia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 75 C$ (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 96 C$ (R$ 16) | R$ 28 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 730 C$ (R$ 119) | R$ 250 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 83 C$ (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 C$ (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 98 C$ (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 95 C$ (R$ 16) | R$ 4.58 | + 240% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 65 C$ (R$ 11) | R$ 3.55 | + 197% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113 C$ (R$ 18) | R$ 30 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Managua (Nicaragua) is 22% cheaper than in Goiânia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 575 C$ (R$ 94) | R$ 97 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 419 C$ (R$ 68) | R$ 47 | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 838 C$ (R$ 137) | R$ 207 | - 34% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 830 C$ (R$ 135) | R$ 257 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 121 C$ (R$ 20) | R$ 25 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 76 C$ (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34 C$ (R$ 5.50) | R$ 10 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,396 C$ (R$ 2,510) | R$ 3,057 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.68 C$ (R$ 0.93) | R$ 1.39 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,276 C$ (R$ 208) | R$ 270 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67 C$ (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 32% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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