Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 252 C$ (48元) | 43元 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 219 C$ (42元) | 37元 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 C$ (13元) | 17元 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32 C$ (6元) | 14元 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 C$ (11元) | 16元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 C$ (9元) | 9元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 76 C$ (14元) | 48元 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 85 C$ (16元) | 13元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 C$ (8元) | 6元 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 35 C$ (7元) | 7元 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 681 C$ (129元) | 97元 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40 C$ (8元) | 9元 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 C$ (4.46元) | 13元 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 61% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,810 C$ (3,190元) | 13,898元 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,557 C$ (1,244元) | 8,379元 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,509 C$ (286元) | 462元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,171 C$ (2,310元) | 6,525元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,369 C$ (1,209元) | 4,376元 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,573 C$ (299元) | 516元 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 926 C$ (176元) | 140元 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,986 C$ (3,034元) | 1,829元 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,814 C$ (914元) | 546元 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 190 C$ (36元) | 50元 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 88 C$ (17元) | 66元 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 61% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,118 C$ (212元) | 511元 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 599 C$ (114元) | 288元 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,563 C$ (297元) | 654元 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,329 C$ (252元) | 844元 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 504,849 C$ (95,818元) | 148,501元 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 C$ (8元) | 8元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 370 C$ (70元) | 206元 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 157 C$ (30元) | 28元 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 186 C$ (35元) | 27元 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 896 C$ (170元) | 386元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 197 C$ (37元) | 30元 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 65 C$ (12元) | 19元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 96 C$ (18元) | 44元 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 C$ (11元) | 21元 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45 C$ (9元) | 16元 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 C$ (59元) | 82元 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 301 C$ (57元) | 260元 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 293 C$ (56元) | 122元 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 896 C$ (170元) | 417元 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,279 C$ (243元) | 319元 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 177 C$ (34元) | 90元 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 106 C$ (20元) | 31元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 C$ (7元) | 19元 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,661 C$ (4,301元) | 2,968元 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.07 C$ (0.39元) | 0.24元 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,125 C$ (213元) | 410元 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 85 C$ (16元) | 38元 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,561 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 45% cheaper than in China
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