- Cost of Living
- Nicaragua
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 149 C$ (R$ 17) | R$ 29 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 169 C$ (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 78 C$ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 C$ (R$ 3.28) | R$ 3.26 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 C$ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 C$ (R$ 4.51) | R$ 4.68 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 C$ (R$ 7) | R$ 15 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 C$ (R$ 18) | R$ 5.61 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 C$ (R$ 6) | R$ 3.26 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 C$ (R$ 3.55) | R$ 4.57 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 311 C$ (R$ 36) | R$ 40 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 C$ (R$ 4.19) | R$ 6 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 C$ (R$ 2.11) | R$ 3.20 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 0% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,729 C$ (R$ 2,513) | R$ 3,158 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,184 C$ (R$ 1,640) | R$ 1,960 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,975 C$ (R$ 344) | R$ 577 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,502 C$ (R$ 1,099) | R$ 2,133 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,382 C$ (R$ 738) | R$ 1,335 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,559 C$ (R$ 527) | R$ 409 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,011 C$ (R$ 233) | R$ 83 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,811 C$ (R$ 1,597) | R$ 1,724 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,206 C$ (R$ 371) | R$ 429 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 226 C$ (R$ 26) | R$ 21 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 117 C$ (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,821 C$ (R$ 211) | R$ 205 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,166 C$ (R$ 135) | R$ 183 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,668 C$ (R$ 309) | R$ 329 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,873 C$ (R$ 332) | R$ 259 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 52% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 466,465 C$ (R$ 53,947) | R$ 86,151 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 C$ (R$ 3.62) | R$ 4.30 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 458 C$ (R$ 53) | R$ 202 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 113 C$ (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 C$ (R$ 12) | R$ 47 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,288 C$ (R$ 149) | R$ 236 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 280 C$ (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61 C$ (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 90 C$ (R$ 10) | R$ 15 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 C$ (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 64 C$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.05 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 140 C$ (R$ 16) | R$ 39 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 717 C$ (R$ 83) | R$ 96 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 C$ (R$ 35) | R$ 51 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 850 C$ (R$ 98) | R$ 176 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 952 C$ (R$ 110) | R$ 176 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112 C$ (R$ 13) | R$ 23 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 C$ (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 C$ (R$ 4.02) | R$ 11 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,225 C$ (R$ 1,876) | R$ 2,724 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 C$ (R$ 0.61) | R$ 1.13 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,232 C$ (R$ 142) | R$ 116 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 51 C$ (R$ 5.86) | R$ 10 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.11565
BRL
/
NIO
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,633 prices entered by 2,609 different people.
Cost of living in Nicaragua is 25% cheaper than in Brazil
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