Cost of living in Juigalpa, Nicaragua vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is 13% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 250 C$ (S/. 26) | S/. 24 | + 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 C$ (S/. 21) | S/. 17 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 C$ (S/. 4.70) | S/. 7 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32 C$ (S/. 3.35) | S/. 4.20 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 72 C$ (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 C$ (S/. 4.70) | S/. 3.81 | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 C$ (S/. 6) | S/. 13 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 C$ (S/. 9) | S/. 4.41 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 C$ (S/. 4.70) | S/. 2.44 | + 93% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | S/. 5.23 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | S/. 42 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 45 C$ (S/. 4.70) | S/. 7 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 C$ (S/. 3.66) | S/. 1.62 | + 126% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is 31% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,200 C$ (S/. 1,066) | S/. 2,914 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,120 C$ (S/. 640) | S/. 1,676 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 C$ (S/. 209) | S/. 205 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,417 C$ (S/. 880) | S/. 2,252 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,000 C$ (S/. 314) | S/. 1,169 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700 C$ (S/. 73) | S/. 160 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,200 C$ (S/. 125) | S/. 69 | + 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | S/. 1,261 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | S/. 339 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 C$ (S/. 40) | S/. 34 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | S/. 17 | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,550 C$ (S/. 162) | S/. 155 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | S/. 89 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 C$ (S/. 303) | S/. 249 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 C$ (S/. 261) | S/. 248 | + 5% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is 24% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | S/. 66,001 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 C$ (S/. 4.70) | S/. 3.71 | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 400 C$ (S/. 42) | S/. 122 | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 38 | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is 12% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | S/. 21 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | S/. 22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | S/. 73 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | S/. 19 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 113 C$ (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 280 C$ (S/. 29) | S/. 17 | + 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 C$ (S/. 10) | S/. 4.59 | + 128% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 30 C$ (S/. 3.14) | S/. 4.43 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 C$ (S/. 10) | S/. 43 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is 12% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 C$ (S/. 52) | S/. 35 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 500 C$ (S/. 52) | S/. 34 | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 C$ (S/. 52) | S/. 90 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 C$ (S/. 63) | S/. 107 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | S/. 25 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 85 C$ (S/. 9) | S/. 13 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | S/. 8 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | S/. 1,819 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | S/. 0.61 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 600 C$ (S/. 63) | S/. 163 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | S/. 16 | - | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 8,500 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 7,345 (70,256 C$) in Juigalpa.
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