Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 326 C$ (R$ 51) | R$ 29 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 C$ (R$ 36) | R$ 25 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 C$ (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 C$ (R$ 4.54) | R$ 3.39 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 64 C$ (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 C$ (R$ 5.59) | R$ 5.58 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72 C$ (R$ 11) | R$ 16 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 101 C$ (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 C$ (R$ 5.29) | R$ 4.02 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 37 C$ (R$ 5.82) | R$ 4.72 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 383 C$ (R$ 60) | R$ 38 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 C$ (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 C$ (R$ 3.08) | R$ 3.38 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,870 C$ (R$ 2,490) | R$ 3,351 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,597 C$ (R$ 1,349) | R$ 1,909 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,725 C$ (R$ 271) | R$ 505 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,696 C$ (R$ 1,365) | R$ 1,958 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,176 C$ (R$ 812) | R$ 1,293 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 948 C$ (R$ 149) | R$ 297 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,672 C$ (R$ 262) | R$ 79 | + 234% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,137 C$ (R$ 2,375) | R$ 1,517 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,871 C$ (R$ 607) | R$ 438 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 223 C$ (R$ 35) | R$ 25 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 218 C$ (R$ 34) | R$ 16 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,409 C$ (R$ 221) | R$ 212 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 672 C$ (R$ 105) | R$ 176 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,195 C$ (R$ 344) | R$ 306 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,542 C$ (R$ 242) | R$ 240 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 890,624 C$ (R$ 139,746) | R$ 87,541 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 C$ (R$ 5.66) | R$ 4.32 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 348 C$ (R$ 55) | R$ 209 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 88 C$ (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 183 C$ (R$ 29) | R$ 39 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 664 C$ (R$ 104) | R$ 247 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 320 C$ (R$ 50) | R$ 16 | + 209% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87 C$ (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 151 C$ (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 96 C$ (R$ 15) | R$ 5.38 | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45 C$ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.67 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 161 C$ (R$ 25) | R$ 40 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 353 C$ (R$ 55) | R$ 100 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 353 C$ (R$ 55) | R$ 52 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 542 C$ (R$ 85) | R$ 235 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 793 C$ (R$ 124) | R$ 180 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 C$ (R$ 26) | R$ 24 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 93 C$ (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 C$ (R$ 5.97) | R$ 12 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,245 C$ (R$ 1,764) | R$ 3,003 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 C$ (R$ 1.20) | R$ 1.30 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 769 C$ (R$ 121) | R$ 114 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 84 C$ (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11,485 prices entered by 1,146 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is about the same as in Brazil
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