Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 252 C$ (Taka 618) | Taka 532 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 219 C$ (Taka 537) | Taka 488 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 C$ (Taka 171) | Taka 263 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32 C$ (Taka 79) | Taka 98 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 C$ (Taka 145) | Taka 134 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 C$ (Taka 122) | Taka 96 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 76 C$ (Taka 186) | Taka 329 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 85 C$ (Taka 209) | Taka 203 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 C$ (Taka 104) | Taka 27 | + 280% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 35 C$ (Taka 85) | Taka 530 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 681 C$ (Taka 1,668) | Taka 1,346 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40 C$ (Taka 98) | Taka 112 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 C$ (Taka 58) | Taka 58 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,810 C$ (Taka 41,167) | Taka 43,087 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,557 C$ (Taka 16,057) | Taka 21,416 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,509 C$ (Taka 3,696) | Taka 4,489 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,171 C$ (Taka 29,805) | Taka 37,342 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,369 C$ (Taka 15,598) | Taka 20,129 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,573 C$ (Taka 3,852) | Taka 3,105 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 926 C$ (Taka 2,268) | Taka 947 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,986 C$ (Taka 39,149) | Taka 36,542 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,814 C$ (Taka 11,788) | Taka 16,205 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 190 C$ (Taka 464) | Taka 369 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 88 C$ (Taka 216) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 44% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,068 C$ (Taka 2,615) | Taka 2,612 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 677 C$ (Taka 1,657) | Taka 3,117 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,670 C$ (Taka 4,090) | Taka 9,947 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,325 C$ (Taka 3,245) | Taka 6,827 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 39% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 504,849 C$ (Taka 1,236,347) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 C$ (Taka 97) | Taka 91 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 370 C$ (Taka 905) | Taka 1,696 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 157 C$ (Taka 385) | Taka 296 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 186 C$ (Taka 454) | Taka 1,395 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 896 C$ (Taka 2,194) | Taka 1,191 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 197 C$ (Taka 483) | Taka 498 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 65 C$ (Taka 159) | Taka 208 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 96 C$ (Taka 235) | Taka 690 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 C$ (Taka 147) | Taka 173 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45 C$ (Taka 111) | Taka 229 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 313 C$ (Taka 767) | Taka 304 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nicaragua | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 301 C$ (Taka 738) | Taka 1,410 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 304 C$ (Taka 745) | Taka 885 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 800 C$ (Taka 1,959) | Taka 1,939 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,526 C$ (Taka 3,738) | Taka 3,617 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 245 C$ (Taka 599) | Taka 1,328 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 C$ (Taka 314) | Taka 393 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46 C$ (Taka 111) | Taka 594 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,661 C$ (Taka 55,495) | Taka 35,756 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.07 C$ (Taka 5.06) | Taka 2.19 | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,438 C$ (Taka 3,520) | Taka 1,057 | + 233% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 99 C$ (Taka 241) | Taka 270 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,005 prices entered by 259 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
2.449
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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