Cost of living in Matagalpa, Nicaragua vs Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Matagalpa (Nicaragua) is 21% cheaper than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 C$ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 143 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 130 C$ (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 65 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80 C$ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 60 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 C$ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 18 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 48 C$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 27 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 C$ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 C$ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 70 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 C$ (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 18 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 C$ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 14 | + 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 220 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 C$ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 23 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 20 | - | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Matagalpa (Nicaragua) is about the same as in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,750 C$ (Mex$ 7,001) | Mex$ 9,876 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,250 C$ (Mex$ 6,108) | Mex$ 6,236 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 576 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 12,751 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 5,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 300 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 450 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,000 C$ (Mex$ 8,938) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 C$ (Mex$ 2,085) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 109% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 C$ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 35 | + 104% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 300 | - | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Matagalpa (Nicaragua) is 21% cheaper than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 C$ (Mex$ 894) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 650 C$ (Mex$ 387) | Mex$ 669 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,200 C$ (Mex$ 1,907) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,200 C$ (Mex$ 1,907) | Mex$ 1,200 | + 59% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Matagalpa (Nicaragua) is about the same as in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 322,032 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 C$ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 493 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Matagalpa (Nicaragua) is 12% cheaper than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 100 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 100 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 55 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 75 C$ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 40 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80 C$ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 40 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 C$ (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 50 | - 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 70 C$ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 45 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 180 | - | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Matagalpa (Nicaragua) is 61% cheaper than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 C$ (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 120 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 250 C$ (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 100 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 C$ (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 600 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 C$ (Mex$ 36) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 70 C$ (Mex$ 42) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 C$ (Mex$ 34) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 C$ (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 6,000 | - 95% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 60 C$ (Mex$ 36) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on November 21, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 28,000 in Nezahualcóyotl you would need to make just about Mex$ 21,718 (36,448 C$) in Matagalpa.
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