Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 71% | |||
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Food in Nicaragua is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 452 C$ (Taka 1,509) | Taka 253 | + 496% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 235 C$ (Taka 785) | Taka 518 | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 101 C$ (Taka 336) | Taka 234 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 43 C$ (Taka 143) | Taka 91 | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | 87 C$ (Taka 289) | Taka 150 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 48 C$ (Taka 161) | Taka 78 | + 107% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 91 C$ (Taka 304) | Taka 476 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 153 C$ (Taka 510) | Taka 307 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 95 C$ (Taka 316) | Taka 56 | + 465% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 C$ (Taka 172) | Taka 407 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 797 C$ (Taka 2,661) | Taka 1,595 | + 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 50 C$ (Taka 168) | Taka 136 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 C$ (Taka 160) | Taka 72 | + 123% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Nicaragua is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,000 C$ (Taka 33,378) | Taka 40,565 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,000 C$ (Taka 23,365) | Taka 22,239 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,198 C$ (Taka 3,999) | Taka 4,221 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,000 C$ (Taka 23,365) | Taka 50,272 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,600 C$ (Taka 12,016) | Taka 31,111 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 600 C$ (Taka 2,003) | Taka 5,000 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 855 C$ (Taka 2,853) | Taka 1,266 | + 125% | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,263 C$ (Taka 50,946) | Taka 49,805 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,393 C$ (Taka 11,327) | Taka 15,000 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 263 C$ (Taka 876) | Taka 568 | + 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 C$ (Taka 772) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 81% | |||
Clothes in Nicaragua is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,942 C$ (Taka 6,481) | Taka 2,505 | + 159% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000 C$ (Taka 3,338) | Taka 2,407 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,725 C$ (Taka 9,096) | Taka 5,268 | + 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,600 C$ (Taka 8,678) | Taka 4,284 | + 103% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Nicaragua is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 556,894 C$ (Taka 1,858,819) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 C$ (Taka 159) | Taka 110 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 510 C$ (Taka 1,703) | Taka 2,433 | - 30% | |
Personal Care | + 85% | |||
Personal Care in Nicaragua is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 278 C$ (Taka 929) | Taka 250 | + 271% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84 C$ (Taka 280) | Taka 308 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 650 C$ (Taka 2,171) | Taka 1,500 | + 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 150 C$ (Taka 501) | Taka 360 | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 C$ (Taka 535) | Taka 191 | + 180% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 221 C$ (Taka 739) | Taka 794 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 117 C$ (Taka 392) | Taka 158 | + 148% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 69 C$ (Taka 229) | Taka 200 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 257 C$ (Taka 857) | Taka 205 | + 318% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Nicaragua is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 446 C$ (Taka 1,490) | Taka 1,513 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 391 C$ (Taka 1,305) | Taka 1,024 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 C$ (Taka 2,336) | Taka 3,000 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 C$ (Taka 3,338) | Taka 3,597 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 C$ (Taka 1,001) | Taka 1,519 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 C$ (Taka 834) | Taka 253 | + 230% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 79 C$ (Taka 263) | Taka 606 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ (Taka 56,329) | Taka 35,756 | + 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 C$ (Taka 7) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 559 C$ (Taka 1,865) | Taka 2,307 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 168 C$ (Taka 560) | Taka 339 | + 65% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
3.338
BDT
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NIO
Cost of living in Nicaragua is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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