- Cost of Living
- Nicaragua
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 C$ (30元) | 50元 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 167 C$ (35元) | 34元 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 C$ (16元) | 15元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 C$ (5.95元) | 15元 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 66 C$ (14元) | 16元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 C$ (8元) | 8元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 C$ (12元) | 57元 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 C$ (32元) | 13元 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 C$ (11元) | 6元 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 29 C$ (6元) | 5.62元 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 296 C$ (62元) | 115元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 C$ (7元) | 7元 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 C$ (7元) | 12元 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,729 C$ (4,533元) | 9,312元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,184 C$ (2,959元) | 4,326元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,975 C$ (621元) | 438元 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,502 C$ (1,982元) | 5,527元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,382 C$ (1,331元) | 3,447元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,559 C$ (951元) | 302元 | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,011 C$ (420元) | 83元 | + 408% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,883 C$ (3,105元) | 2,087元 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,206 C$ (669元) | 714元 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 203 C$ (42元) | 36元 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,129 C$ (236元) | 38元 | + 514% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,821 C$ (380元) | 556元 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,166 C$ (243元) | 260元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,668 C$ (557元) | 624元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,873 C$ (599元) | 694元 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 466,465 C$ (97,307元) | 143,509元 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 C$ (7元) | 7元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 458 C$ (95元) | 156元 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 118 C$ (25元) | 26元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 94 C$ (20元) | 31元 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,288 C$ (269元) | 493元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 280 C$ (58元) | 29元 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 58 C$ (12元) | 36元 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 82 C$ (17元) | 36元 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 59 C$ (12元) | 9元 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61 C$ (13元) | 13元 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 140 C$ (29元) | 57元 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 729 C$ (152元) | 149元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 294 C$ (61元) | 86元 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 850 C$ (177元) | 777元 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 916 C$ (191元) | 375元 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112 C$ (23元) | 58元 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 C$ (14元) | 34元 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 C$ (7元) | 33元 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,225 C$ (3,385元) | 3,255元 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 C$ (1.09元) | 1.03元 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,232 C$ (257元) | 309元 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 C$ (10元) | 20元 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 16% cheaper than in China
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