Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Nicaragua | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 252 C$ (R$ 36) | R$ 30 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 219 C$ (R$ 31) | R$ 31 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 C$ (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32 C$ (R$ 4.54) | R$ 4.40 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 C$ (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 C$ (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 76 C$ (R$ 11) | R$ 20 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 85 C$ (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 C$ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.86 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 35 C$ (R$ 4.92) | R$ 5.69 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 681 C$ (R$ 96) | R$ 43 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40 C$ (R$ 5.69) | R$ 8 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 C$ (R$ 3.33) | R$ 3.79 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nicaragua | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,810 C$ (R$ 2,379) | R$ 2,823 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,557 C$ (R$ 928) | R$ 1,997 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,509 C$ (R$ 214) | R$ 590 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,171 C$ (R$ 1,722) | R$ 2,234 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,369 C$ (R$ 901) | R$ 1,471 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,573 C$ (R$ 223) | R$ 418 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 926 C$ (R$ 131) | R$ 84 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,986 C$ (R$ 2,262) | R$ 1,988 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,814 C$ (R$ 681) | R$ 588 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 190 C$ (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 88 C$ (R$ 13) | R$ 19 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 48% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nicaragua | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,068 C$ (R$ 151) | R$ 241 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 677 C$ (R$ 96) | R$ 218 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,670 C$ (R$ 236) | R$ 347 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,325 C$ (R$ 188) | R$ 263 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 51% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nicaragua | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 504,849 C$ (R$ 71,450) | R$ 98,744 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 C$ (R$ 5.62) | R$ 7 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 370 C$ (R$ 52) | R$ 223 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nicaragua | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 157 C$ (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 186 C$ (R$ 26) | R$ 50 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 896 C$ (R$ 127) | R$ 244 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 197 C$ (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 65 C$ (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 96 C$ (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 C$ (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45 C$ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.63 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 313 C$ (R$ 44) | R$ 47 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Nicaragua | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 301 C$ (R$ 43) | R$ 93 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 304 C$ (R$ 43) | R$ 54 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 800 C$ (R$ 113) | R$ 183 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,526 C$ (R$ 216) | R$ 190 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 245 C$ (R$ 35) | R$ 28 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 C$ (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46 C$ (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,661 C$ (R$ 3,207) | R$ 3,925 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.07 C$ (R$ 0.29) | R$ 1.29 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,438 C$ (R$ 203) | R$ 123 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 99 C$ (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,671 prices entered by 2,058 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 26% cheaper than in Brazil
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