Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to China
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is about the same as in China | ||||
| Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 313 C$ (61元) | 46元 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 253 C$ (49元) | 40元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 C$ (13元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38 C$ (7元) | 18元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 C$ (14元) | 19元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 58 C$ (11元) | 11元 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100 C$ (19元) | 63元 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 109 C$ (21元) | 15元 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 82 C$ (16元) | 6元 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 C$ (10元) | 7元 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 562 C$ (109元) | 118元 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 C$ (10元) | 8元 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 C$ (6元) | 16元 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 57% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,367 C$ (3,173元) | 15,059元 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,364 C$ (2,397元) | 9,006元 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,561 C$ (303元) | 421元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,315 C$ (3,163元) | 7,547元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,928 C$ (2,313元) | 4,347元 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 984 C$ (191元) | 262元 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 784 C$ (152元) | 115元 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,364 C$ (2,785元) | 1,143元 | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,170 C$ (1,002元) | 589元 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 169 C$ (33元) | 39元 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 C$ (48元) | 51元 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,502 C$ (291元) | 529元 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,374 C$ (266元) | 248元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,130 C$ (607元) | 626元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,713 C$ (526元) | 828元 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 535,818 C$ (103,892元) | 161,247元 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 C$ (10元) | 9元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 243 C$ (47元) | 204元 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 C$ (31元) | 39元 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 288 C$ (56元) | 27元 | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 817 C$ (158元) | 391元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 262 C$ (51元) | 53元 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 99 C$ (19元) | 33元 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 193 C$ (37元) | 34元 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 92 C$ (18元) | 13元 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 C$ (9元) | 15元 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 C$ (55元) | 74元 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 445 C$ (86元) | 265元 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 336 C$ (65元) | 110元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 C$ (291元) | 1,294元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,690 C$ (328元) | 348元 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 244 C$ (47元) | 79元 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 131 C$ (25元) | 29元 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 C$ (14元) | 18元 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ (3,272元) | 3,321元 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.86 C$ (0.75元) | 0.20元 | + 275% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,259 C$ (244元) | 410元 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 136 C$ (26元) | 24元 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,768 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 35% cheaper than in China
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