Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 370 C$ (Taka 900) | Taka 228 | + 294% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 242 C$ (Taka 589) | Taka 356 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 C$ (Taka 169) | Taka 188 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 C$ (Taka 82) | Taka 76 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 C$ (Taka 184) | Taka 106 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 44 C$ (Taka 107) | Taka 57 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 95 C$ (Taka 230) | Taka 511 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 115 C$ (Taka 279) | Taka 159 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 C$ (Taka 116) | Taka 30 | + 288% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 37 C$ (Taka 90) | Taka 448 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 498 C$ (Taka 1,210) | Taka 1,484 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40 C$ (Taka 97) | Taka 103 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 C$ (Taka 75) | Taka 42 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,106 C$ (Taka 26,983) | Taka 64,159 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,097 C$ (Taka 24,531) | Taka 35,369 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,975 C$ (Taka 7,229) | Taka 4,449 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,852 C$ (Taka 36,084) | Taka 39,073 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,166 C$ (Taka 24,699) | Taka 22,885 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,509 C$ (Taka 6,095) | Taka 4,140 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,543 C$ (Taka 3,750) | Taka 1,133 | + 231% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,410 C$ (Taka 39,871) | Taka 37,922 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,607 C$ (Taka 13,622) | Taka 15,038 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 C$ (Taka 614) | Taka 360 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 83 C$ (Taka 202) | Taka 621 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,874 C$ (Taka 4,553) | Taka 1,987 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 708 C$ (Taka 1,721) | Taka 2,314 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,382 C$ (Taka 5,787) | Taka 6,592 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,982 C$ (Taka 4,816) | Taka 4,486 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 890,624 C$ (Taka 2,163,908) | Taka 2,688,560 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 C$ (Taka 78) | Taka 94 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 359 C$ (Taka 871) | Taka 2,108 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 129 C$ (Taka 313) | Taka 129 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 450 C$ (Taka 1,093) | Taka 491 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 701 C$ (Taka 1,702) | Taka 1,039 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 123 C$ (Taka 299) | Taka 405 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 C$ (Taka 222) | Taka 230 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 204 C$ (Taka 497) | Taka 411 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 C$ (Taka 244) | Taka 82 | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41 C$ (Taka 101) | Taka 100 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 180 C$ (Taka 438) | Taka 240 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 33% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 517 C$ (Taka 1,257) | Taka 1,281 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 252 C$ (Taka 613) | Taka 958 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600 C$ (Taka 1,458) | Taka 2,373 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 721 C$ (Taka 1,751) | Taka 2,103 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 162 C$ (Taka 394) | Taka 1,179 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77 C$ (Taka 188) | Taka 284 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 C$ (Taka 97) | Taka 632 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,245 C$ (Taka 27,322) | Taka 35,756 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 C$ (Taka 2.43) | Taka 6.00 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 866 C$ (Taka 2,105) | Taka 1,524 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 86 C$ (Taka 210) | Taka 266 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,626 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
2.430
BDT
/
NIO
Cost of living in Nicaragua is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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