- Cost of Living
- Nicaragua
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 C$ (R$ 17) | R$ 29 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 167 C$ (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 C$ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 C$ (R$ 3.29) | R$ 3.28 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 66 C$ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 C$ (R$ 4.60) | R$ 4.86 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 C$ (R$ 6) | R$ 15 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 C$ (R$ 17) | R$ 5.67 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 C$ (R$ 6) | R$ 3.28 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 29 C$ (R$ 3.40) | R$ 4.61 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 296 C$ (R$ 34) | R$ 40 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 C$ (R$ 4.09) | R$ 6 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 C$ (R$ 3.62) | R$ 3.21 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,729 C$ (R$ 2,504) | R$ 3,132 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,184 C$ (R$ 1,634) | R$ 1,945 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,975 C$ (R$ 343) | R$ 638 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,502 C$ (R$ 1,095) | R$ 2,132 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,382 C$ (R$ 735) | R$ 1,335 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,559 C$ (R$ 525) | R$ 397 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,011 C$ (R$ 232) | R$ 81 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,883 C$ (R$ 1,715) | R$ 1,726 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,206 C$ (R$ 369) | R$ 424 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 203 C$ (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,129 C$ (R$ 130) | R$ 17 | + 678% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,821 C$ (R$ 210) | R$ 206 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,166 C$ (R$ 134) | R$ 182 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,668 C$ (R$ 307) | R$ 338 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,873 C$ (R$ 331) | R$ 255 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 53% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 466,465 C$ (R$ 53,750) | R$ 87,354 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 C$ (R$ 3.63) | R$ 4.35 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 458 C$ (R$ 53) | R$ 202 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 118 C$ (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 94 C$ (R$ 11) | R$ 47 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,288 C$ (R$ 148) | R$ 229 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 280 C$ (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 58 C$ (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 82 C$ (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 59 C$ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.85 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61 C$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.03 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 140 C$ (R$ 16) | R$ 39 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 729 C$ (R$ 84) | R$ 97 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 294 C$ (R$ 34) | R$ 50 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 850 C$ (R$ 98) | R$ 175 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 916 C$ (R$ 106) | R$ 179 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112 C$ (R$ 13) | R$ 24 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 C$ (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 C$ (R$ 4.00) | R$ 11 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,225 C$ (R$ 1,870) | R$ 2,677 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 C$ (R$ 0.60) | R$ 1.22 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,232 C$ (R$ 142) | R$ 117 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 C$ (R$ 5.80) | R$ 10 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.11523
BRL
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NIO
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24,144 prices entered by 2,388 different people.
Cost of living in Nicaragua is 19% cheaper than in Brazil
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