Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 326 C$ (68元) | 40元 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 C$ (48元) | 34元 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 C$ (14元) | 16元 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 C$ (6元) | 15元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 64 C$ (13元) | 13元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 C$ (7元) | 8元 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72 C$ (15元) | 47元 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 101 C$ (21元) | 14元 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 C$ (7元) | 5.95元 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 37 C$ (8元) | 5.52元 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 383 C$ (79元) | 103元 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 C$ (9元) | 8元 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 C$ (4.07元) | 13元 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,309 C$ (3,176元) | 8,264元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,597 C$ (1,784元) | 4,335元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,725 C$ (358元) | 404元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,696 C$ (1,804元) | 5,089元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,176 C$ (1,074元) | 2,749元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 948 C$ (197元) | 280元 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,672 C$ (347元) | 88元 | + 295% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,137 C$ (3,141元) | 2,260元 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,871 C$ (803元) | 525元 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 223 C$ (46元) | 39元 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 218 C$ (45元) | 42元 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,409 C$ (292元) | 444元 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 672 C$ (139元) | 232元 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,195 C$ (455元) | 593元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,542 C$ (320元) | 532元 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 890,624 C$ (184,791元) | 131,184元 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 C$ (8元) | 7元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 348 C$ (72元) | 155元 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 88 C$ (18元) | 32元 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 183 C$ (38元) | 34元 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 664 C$ (138元) | 368元 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 320 C$ (66元) | 47元 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87 C$ (18元) | 51元 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 151 C$ (31元) | 33元 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 96 C$ (20元) | 8元 | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45 C$ (9元) | 12元 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 161 C$ (33元) | 78元 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 353 C$ (73元) | 183元 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 353 C$ (73元) | 95元 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 542 C$ (113元) | 1,146元 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 793 C$ (165元) | 365元 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 C$ (34元) | 67元 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 93 C$ (19元) | 32元 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 C$ (8元) | 28元 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,245 C$ (2,333元) | 3,268元 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 C$ (1.59元) | 0.28元 | + 472% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 769 C$ (160元) | 307元 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 84 C$ (17元) | 21元 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,943 prices entered by 328 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 20% cheaper than in China
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