- Cost of Living
- Nicaragua
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 149 C$ (Taka 387) | Taka 328 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 169 C$ (Taka 438) | Taka 415 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 78 C$ (Taka 202) | Taka 169 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 C$ (Taka 74) | Taka 74 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 C$ (Taka 178) | Taka 97 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 C$ (Taka 101) | Taka 63 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 C$ (Taka 149) | Taka 359 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 C$ (Taka 404) | Taka 146 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 C$ (Taka 141) | Taka 24 | + 498% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 C$ (Taka 79) | Taka 304 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 311 C$ (Taka 807) | Taka 2,421 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 C$ (Taka 94) | Taka 101 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 C$ (Taka 47) | Taka 44 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,729 C$ (Taka 56,291) | Taka 42,189 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,184 C$ (Taka 36,745) | Taka 32,498 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,975 C$ (Taka 7,706) | Taka 3,873 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,502 C$ (Taka 24,617) | Taka 42,062 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,382 C$ (Taka 16,533) | Taka 24,788 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,559 C$ (Taka 11,811) | Taka 3,366 | + 251% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,011 C$ (Taka 5,210) | Taka 2,008 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,811 C$ (Taka 35,780) | Taka 43,783 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,206 C$ (Taka 8,306) | Taka 14,583 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 226 C$ (Taka 584) | Taka 292 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 117 C$ (Taka 302) | Taka 606 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,821 C$ (Taka 4,719) | Taka 2,177 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,166 C$ (Taka 3,022) | Taka 2,485 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,668 C$ (Taka 6,911) | Taka 4,501 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,873 C$ (Taka 7,442) | Taka 3,784 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 48% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 466,465 C$ (Taka 1,208,447) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 C$ (Taka 81) | Taka 92 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 458 C$ (Taka 1,185) | Taka 2,504 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 113 C$ (Taka 293) | Taka 297 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 C$ (Taka 270) | Taka 476 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,288 C$ (Taka 3,335) | Taka 1,238 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 280 C$ (Taka 725) | Taka 370 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61 C$ (Taka 158) | Taka 304 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 90 C$ (Taka 234) | Taka 344 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 C$ (Taka 142) | Taka 90 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 64 C$ (Taka 167) | Taka 110 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 140 C$ (Taka 362) | Taka 326 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 27% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 717 C$ (Taka 1,858) | Taka 1,455 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 C$ (Taka 779) | Taka 756 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 850 C$ (Taka 2,202) | Taka 2,663 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 952 C$ (Taka 2,467) | Taka 4,971 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112 C$ (Taka 290) | Taka 1,315 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 C$ (Taka 178) | Taka 516 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 C$ (Taka 90) | Taka 564 | - 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,225 C$ (Taka 42,034) | Taka 35,756 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 C$ (Taka 14) | Taka 21 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,232 C$ (Taka 3,191) | Taka 2,557 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 51 C$ (Taka 131) | Taka 228 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.591
BDT
/
NIO
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,933 prices entered by 390 different people.
Cost of living in Nicaragua is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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