Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 313 C$ (Taka 919) | Taka 324 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 253 C$ (Taka 744) | Taka 492 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 C$ (Taka 203) | Taka 196 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38 C$ (Taka 113) | Taka 92 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 C$ (Taka 219) | Taka 135 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 58 C$ (Taka 171) | Taka 78 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100 C$ (Taka 294) | Taka 608 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 109 C$ (Taka 320) | Taka 223 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 82 C$ (Taka 241) | Taka 33 | + 635% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 C$ (Taka 152) | Taka 384 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 562 C$ (Taka 1,649) | Taka 1,406 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 C$ (Taka 146) | Taka 111 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 C$ (Taka 91) | Taka 70 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,367 C$ (Taka 48,067) | Taka 43,758 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,364 C$ (Taka 36,312) | Taka 25,202 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,561 C$ (Taka 4,584) | Taka 3,035 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,315 C$ (Taka 47,913) | Taka 22,952 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,928 C$ (Taka 35,030) | Taka 18,549 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 984 C$ (Taka 2,891) | Taka 7,137 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 784 C$ (Taka 2,301) | Taka 1,213 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,364 C$ (Taka 42,185) | Taka 31,061 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,170 C$ (Taka 15,184) | Taka 17,904 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 169 C$ (Taka 497) | Taka 417 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 C$ (Taka 734) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,502 C$ (Taka 4,412) | Taka 2,410 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,374 C$ (Taka 4,034) | Taka 3,066 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,130 C$ (Taka 9,191) | Taka 6,410 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,713 C$ (Taka 7,967) | Taka 4,273 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 43% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 535,818 C$ (Taka 1,573,604) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 C$ (Taka 157) | Taka 107 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 243 C$ (Taka 715) | Taka 2,440 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 C$ (Taka 465) | Taka 285 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 288 C$ (Taka 847) | Taka 513 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 817 C$ (Taka 2,400) | Taka 1,500 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 262 C$ (Taka 769) | Taka 425 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 99 C$ (Taka 292) | Taka 333 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 193 C$ (Taka 567) | Taka 376 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 92 C$ (Taka 269) | Taka 85 | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 C$ (Taka 139) | Taka 89 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 C$ (Taka 836) | Taka 445 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 445 C$ (Taka 1,306) | Taka 1,308 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 336 C$ (Taka 985) | Taka 852 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 C$ (Taka 4,405) | Taka 1,768 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,690 C$ (Taka 4,964) | Taka 2,051 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 244 C$ (Taka 717) | Taka 999 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 131 C$ (Taka 384) | Taka 248 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 C$ (Taka 213) | Taka 565 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ (Taka 49,561) | Taka 35,756 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.86 C$ (Taka 11) | Taka 2.94 | + 286% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,259 C$ (Taka 3,696) | Taka 2,601 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 136 C$ (Taka 398) | Taka 287 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,122 prices entered by 303 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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