Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 391 C$ (R$ 60) | R$ 28 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 242 C$ (R$ 37) | R$ 27 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 67 C$ (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 C$ (R$ 5.09) | R$ 3.94 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 C$ (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 C$ (R$ 6) | R$ 5.54 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 90 C$ (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 C$ (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 C$ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.61 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33 C$ (R$ 5.00) | R$ 4.98 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 475 C$ (R$ 72) | R$ 39 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 C$ (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 C$ (R$ 4.09) | R$ 3.47 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,475 C$ (R$ 2,356) | R$ 3,055 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,561 C$ (R$ 1,608) | R$ 1,836 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,268 C$ (R$ 497) | R$ 501 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,128 C$ (R$ 1,999) | R$ 2,153 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,728 C$ (R$ 1,329) | R$ 1,313 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,492 C$ (R$ 379) | R$ 369 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,122 C$ (R$ 171) | R$ 80 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 19,132 C$ (R$ 2,913) | R$ 1,697 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,191 C$ (R$ 1,095) | R$ 480 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 290 C$ (R$ 44) | R$ 23 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 91 C$ (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,782 C$ (R$ 271) | R$ 199 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 779 C$ (R$ 119) | R$ 187 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,231 C$ (R$ 340) | R$ 329 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,011 C$ (R$ 306) | R$ 248 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 48% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 293,628 C$ (R$ 44,700) | R$ 89,783 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 C$ (R$ 5.02) | R$ 4.64 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 450 C$ (R$ 69) | R$ 222 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 104 C$ (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 C$ (R$ 23) | R$ 41 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 C$ (R$ 129) | R$ 217 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 90 C$ (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 C$ (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 168 C$ (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 89 C$ (R$ 14) | R$ 5.89 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61 C$ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.15 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 335 C$ (R$ 51) | R$ 45 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 522 C$ (R$ 79) | R$ 94 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 312 C$ (R$ 47) | R$ 53 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 729 C$ (R$ 111) | R$ 213 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,313 C$ (R$ 200) | R$ 176 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 165 C$ (R$ 25) | R$ 25 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 72 C$ (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 C$ (R$ 5.62) | R$ 10 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 C$ (R$ 3,806) | R$ 3,584 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.96 C$ (R$ 0.91) | R$ 1.32 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,113 C$ (R$ 169) | R$ 117 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 82 C$ (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,255 prices entered by 1,847 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 6% cheaper than in Brazil
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