Cost of living in Juigalpa, Nicaragua vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is 46% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 250 C$ (R$ 40) | R$ 20 | + 96% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 C$ (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 C$ (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32 C$ (R$ 5.14) | R$ 4.12 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 72 C$ (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 C$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.21 | + 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 C$ (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 90 C$ (R$ 14) | R$ 5.46 | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 C$ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.82 | + 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.61 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 36 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 45 C$ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.82 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 C$ (R$ 5.62) | R$ 3.42 | + 64% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is 5% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,200 C$ (R$ 1,637) | R$ 1,618 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,120 C$ (R$ 982) | R$ 1,081 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 C$ (R$ 321) | R$ 369 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,417 C$ (R$ 1,351) | R$ 1,425 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,000 C$ (R$ 481) | R$ 865 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700 C$ (R$ 112) | R$ 493 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,200 C$ (R$ 193) | R$ 113 | + 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,517 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 413 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 C$ (R$ 61) | R$ 13 | + 387% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 10 | - | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is 14% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,550 C$ (R$ 249) | R$ 200 | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 173 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 C$ (R$ 465) | R$ 314 | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 C$ (R$ 401) | R$ 205 | + 96% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is 16% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 63,667 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 C$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.09 | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 400 C$ (R$ 64) | R$ 167 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is 53% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 49 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 155 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 113 C$ (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 120% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 280 C$ (R$ 45) | R$ 13 | + 238% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 C$ (R$ 16) | R$ 4.25 | + 277% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 30 C$ (R$ 4.81) | R$ 4.70 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 C$ (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 C$ (R$ 80) | R$ 89 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 500 C$ (R$ 80) | R$ 36 | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 C$ (R$ 80) | R$ 130 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 C$ (R$ 96) | R$ 167 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 10 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 85 C$ (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,650 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.76 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 600 C$ (R$ 96) | R$ 121 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) is 7% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 5,030 (31,343 C$) in Juigalpa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,700 in Teresina.
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