Cost of living in Xiamen, China vs Juigalpa, Nicaragua
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Xiamen (China) is 23% more expensive than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63元 (334 C$) | 250 C$ | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29元 (156 C$) | 200 C$ | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (73 C$) | 45 C$ | + 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (77 C$) | 32 C$ | + 140% | |
12 eggs, large | 16元 (83 C$) | 72 C$ | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (33 C$) | 45 C$ | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40元 (213 C$) | 60 C$ | + 255% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 (58 C$) | 90 C$ | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (46 C$) | 45 C$ | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.26元 (28 C$) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89元 (474 C$) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (39 C$) | 45 C$ | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (65 C$) | 35 C$ | + 85% | |
Housing | + 47% | |||
Housing in Xiamen (China) is 47% more expensive than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,665元 (30,149 C$) | 10,200 C$ | + 196% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,914元 (20,832 C$) | 6,120 C$ | + 240% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 283元 (1,508 C$) | 2,000 C$ | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,333元 (23,062 C$) | 8,417 C$ | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,425元 (12,905 C$) | 3,000 C$ | + 330% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150元 (798 C$) | 700 C$ | + 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110元 (585 C$) | 1,200 C$ | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,139元 (16,704 C$) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 319元 (1,696 C$) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28元 (152 C$) | 380 C$ | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34元 (182 C$) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Xiamen (China) is 35% more expensive than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750元 (3,992 C$) | 1,550 C$ | + 158% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 338元 (1,796 C$) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 794元 (4,225 C$) | 2,900 C$ | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387元 (2,062 C$) | 2,500 C$ | - 18% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Xiamen (China) is 4% cheaper than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 187,300元 (996,825 C$) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (36 C$) | 45 C$ | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 81元 (431 C$) | 400 C$ | + 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29元 (157 C$) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Xiamen (China) is about the same as in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12元 (65 C$) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 (160 C$) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150元 (798 C$) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22元 (119 C$) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25元 (134 C$) | 113 C$ | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45元 (238 C$) | 280 C$ | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (53 C$) | 100 C$ | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8元 (43 C$) | 30 C$ | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90元 (479 C$) | 100 C$ | + 379% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in Xiamen (China) is 69% more expensive than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 128元 (683 C$) | 500 C$ | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 105元 (557 C$) | 500 C$ | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290元 (6,865 C$) | 500 C$ | + 1273% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 358元 (1,907 C$) | 600 C$ | + 218% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53元 (281 C$) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (173 C$) | 85 C$ | + 103% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (133 C$) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500元 (18,627 C$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47元 (2.48 C$) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 515元 (2,742 C$) | 600 C$ | + 357% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15元 (77 C$) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 38,079 C$ (7,155元) in Xiamen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 30,000 C$ in Juigalpa.
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