- Cost of Living
- Nicaragua
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 C$ (Taka 374) | Taka 378 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 167 C$ (Taka 430) | Taka 438 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 C$ (Taka 198) | Taka 220 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 C$ (Taka 74) | Taka 74 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 66 C$ (Taka 170) | Taka 102 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 C$ (Taka 103) | Taka 56 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 C$ (Taka 144) | Taka 330 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 C$ (Taka 390) | Taka 148 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 C$ (Taka 140) | Taka 24 | + 477% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 29 C$ (Taka 76) | Taka 318 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 296 C$ (Taka 764) | Taka 2,478 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 C$ (Taka 92) | Taka 101 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 C$ (Taka 81) | Taka 48 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,729 C$ (Taka 56,005) | Taka 43,806 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,184 C$ (Taka 36,558) | Taka 35,106 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,975 C$ (Taka 7,667) | Taka 3,522 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,502 C$ (Taka 24,492) | Taka 46,238 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,382 C$ (Taka 16,449) | Taka 24,863 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,559 C$ (Taka 11,751) | Taka 2,602 | + 352% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,011 C$ (Taka 5,183) | Taka 1,713 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,883 C$ (Taka 38,360) | Taka 41,130 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,206 C$ (Taka 8,264) | Taka 14,071 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 203 C$ (Taka 523) | Taka 307 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,129 C$ (Taka 2,911) | Taka 549 | + 430% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,821 C$ (Taka 4,695) | Taka 2,210 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,166 C$ (Taka 3,006) | Taka 2,415 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,668 C$ (Taka 6,876) | Taka 5,111 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,873 C$ (Taka 7,404) | Taka 3,953 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 43% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 466,465 C$ (Taka 1,202,306) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 C$ (Taka 81) | Taka 88 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 458 C$ (Taka 1,179) | Taka 2,280 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 118 C$ (Taka 305) | Taka 300 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 94 C$ (Taka 242) | Taka 540 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,288 C$ (Taka 3,319) | Taka 1,187 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 280 C$ (Taka 722) | Taka 339 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 58 C$ (Taka 151) | Taka 302 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 82 C$ (Taka 211) | Taka 359 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 59 C$ (Taka 152) | Taka 91 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61 C$ (Taka 157) | Taka 107 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 140 C$ (Taka 361) | Taka 300 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 729 C$ (Taka 1,879) | Taka 951 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 294 C$ (Taka 758) | Taka 760 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 850 C$ (Taka 2,191) | Taka 2,046 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 916 C$ (Taka 2,361) | Taka 2,831 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112 C$ (Taka 289) | Taka 1,364 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 C$ (Taka 175) | Taka 305 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 C$ (Taka 90) | Taka 501 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,225 C$ (Taka 41,820) | Taka 35,756 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 C$ (Taka 14) | Taka 22 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,232 C$ (Taka 3,175) | Taka 2,337 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 C$ (Taka 130) | Taka 230 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.577
BDT
/
NIO
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,631 prices entered by 381 different people.
Cost of living in Nicaragua is about the same as in Bangladesh
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